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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized turboprop airplanes, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light twin‑jet, and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter. For range, the PC-24 generally offers the longest legs in typical business-jet use at roughly around 2,000 nautical miles, with the King Air 360ER close behind at about the high‑1,000s to ~2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The TBM 960 is also long‑range for a single‑engine turboprop, typically around the mid‑1,000s nautical miles. The MD 902 Explorer is shortest-range of the group, commonly on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly ~300–400 nm) depending on payload and mission profile. For passenger capacity, the PC-24 and King Air 360ER are typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, the TBM 960 usually carries around 4–6 in comfort (up to about 6), and the MD 902 commonly seats around 6–8 including the pilot(s), with strong utility for point-to-point access where runways are not required.

SpecDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960PC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29086680
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats10
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
Standard Cabin Seats46
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)45.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.423
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Overall Height (ft)17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90