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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are both turboprops, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine, pressurized utility and business turboprop aimed at flexible regional travel; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers with an extended-range capability on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The TBM 960 is a single‑engine, high‑performance personal/business turboprop optimized for speed and efficiency with a smaller cabin; it commonly seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–8 depending on configuration) with a range around roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, usually configured for about 10–19 passengers with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it typically carries about 12–19 passengers, with range generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often roughly 500–600 nautical miles, mission dependent).

SpecDaher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 2.25—$ 19.79
Min Crew142
Total Seats61621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960G700S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17307500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56—$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908—7417
Standard Cabin Seats41219
Direct Operating Cost$ 744—$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats—1919
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo——
Min Crew142
Total Seats61621
Galley LocationMIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2——
Standard Cabin Seats41219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390——
Crew Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Max Cabin Seats—1919
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelTBM 960Pearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 49——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
No. of Engines—21
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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—775
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Overall Height (ft)—25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140