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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER, Daher TBM 960, Leonardo AW189, and Pilatus PC-24 span four distinct niches. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional missions and short/rougher runways, offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range with a typical passenger load around 6–9 (up to about 11 in higher-density layouts). The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop focused on speed and owner-operator efficiency; it generally carries 4–6 passengers in comfort and reaches about 1,400–1,700 nm depending on reserves and conditions. The AW189 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, chosen when vertical access is essential (offshore, remote sites, medevac); it typically seats about 12–16 passengers and has a range on the order of 450–500 nm. The PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet combining jet speed with strong short-field capability; it typically carries 6–8 passengers (up to 10) and offers about 1,800–2,000 nm range.

SpecDaher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats6216
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerDaher TBMLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960AW189PC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17306512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2908—6680
Standard Cabin Seats4196
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats—1910
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo—1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats6216
Galley LocationMID—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2—9.3
Standard Cabin Seats4196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390—23500
Max Cabin Seats—1910
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower8501983—
Flat RatingISA + 49—ISA + 23
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
No. of Engines—22
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.357.852.2
Wingspan (ft)42.1—55.8
Cabin Width (ft)4—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.1—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4—23
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395—
Overall Height (ft)—16.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90