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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the pressurized utility/corporate category, optimized for longer legs and operational flexibility; it typically offers roughly 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles of range depending on load and reserves, and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑pilot/business category, emphasizing speed and efficiency; range is typically around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with seating generally 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways; typical range is about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, with seating commonly 6–10 passengers depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in the light utility/transport category, suited to short hops and point‑to‑point access; typical range is roughly 300–350 nautical miles, carrying about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

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 Seats—10
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 Rest—No
Jump Seat—No
Cargo Door—Yes
Max Cabin Seats—10
Lavatory Location—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower850—
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—3435
No. of Engines—2
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