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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 sit in the turboprop category but serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop suited to utility and corporate flying, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with long endurance in the roughly 1,500–2,000 nautical mile class depending on loading and reserves. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot use, generally carrying about 4–6 passengers with range typically around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 12–19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and offering approximately 7,000+ nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for missions needing vertical lift and low‑speed access, usually carrying about 6–8 passengers with a range on the order of roughly 300–400 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 2.25
Min Crew14
Total Seats616
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)17307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats412
Direct Operating Cost$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew14
Total Seats616
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3109.9
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)48.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)25.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195