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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for short and remote fields; the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot speed and efficiency; the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a distinctive twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a fast, cabin‑comfortable business aircraft; and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for rough‑field versatility as well as jet performance. On range, the King Air 360ER offers long endurance for a turboprop twin (roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nm class depending on load and reserves). The TBM 960 typically delivers about 1,400+ nm, trading some range for higher cruise speed. The Avanti EVO is generally in a similar 1,300–1,700 nm band, with strong high‑speed cruise for a turboprop. The PC‑24 usually provides about 2,000+ nm, giving it the longest typical range here. For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 is commonly 4–6 passengers plus pilot; the Avanti EVO and King Air 360ER often seat 6–9; the PC‑24 typically accommodates 6–8 in executive layouts, with higher-density options.

SpecDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)173015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats686
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
Standard Cabin Seats466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Max Cabin Seats710
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelTBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.347.352.2
Wingspan (ft)42.147.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)46.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.923
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17