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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized fixed‑wing turboprops, while the Leonardo AW189 and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are rotorcraft. For range, the King Air 360ER is the longest‑leg option, typically able to fly on the order of roughly 1,500 nm depending on payload and reserves, making it well suited to longer regional missions. The TBM 960 is a fast, efficient single‑engine turboprop with shorter but still substantial range, commonly around about 900–1,000+ nm, optimized for owner‑pilot or small executive trips. In the helicopter category, the AW189 is a medium twin with strong lift and offshore capability; its range is generally several hundred nautical miles (often around 450–500 nm class, mission‑dependent). The MD 902 is a light twin with the shortest range of the group, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–350 nm class). Passenger capacity broadly tracks size: King Air 360ER typically seats about 6–9, TBM 960 about 4–6 passengers (plus pilot), AW189 about 12–16 depending on fit, and MD 902 about 4–7.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew11
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2908
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats621
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower8501983
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.8
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Overall Height (ft)16.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85