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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane suited to regional business and utility missions. It typically offers a long range for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nm depending on payload and reserves) and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with higher-density seating possible. The Daher TBM 960 is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel. Its range is generally in the same broad bracket (about 1,400–1,700 nm, mission dependent), but cabin volume is smaller; it commonly carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, making it more of an owner‑operator or small team aircraft. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, SAR, and government/VIP roles. Its range is shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft (often around 500–700 nm, configuration dependent) but it can carry far more people, typically around 12–19 passengers, with layouts that can exceed that in transport configurations.

SpecDaher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameTBM 960S-92
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.56$ 0.94
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)29087417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTBM 960CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel TypeJetFuel
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)35.3
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123775
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140