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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/medium utility category, offering long endurance and runway flexibility. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts and is optimized for extended missions with an approximate range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/light business category. It generally seats 4 to 6 passengers and prioritizes speed and efficiency, with a typical range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter, aimed at short‑range missions, vertical access, and utility or executive transport. Passenger capacity is commonly about 6 to 7 (plus pilot[s]), with practical range typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (about 300–400 nm). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/light business category, usually seating 4 to 6 passengers, with range commonly around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats66
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameTBM 960M600
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)17301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)29082200
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats65
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
Standard Cabin Seats44
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelTBM 960PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.329.7
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123165
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20