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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the small business/utility category, optimized for flexibility, short-field capability, and efficiency at moderate speeds. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers depending on configuration, and its extended-range variant is designed for longer turboprop missions, roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet, aimed at higher cruise speeds and jet comfort for point-to-point business travel. It generally seats about 7 to 10 passengers (often 8 to 9 in typical layouts) and offers range commonly around 2,000–2,200 nautical miles, making it the longest-legged of these three in many real-world configurations. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, positioned between owner-flown efficiency and near-jet cruise speeds. It usually seats 4 to 6 passengers plus a pilot, with range typically around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and operating conditions.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation CJ4Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 4.37$ 2.25
Min Crew111
Total Seats1096
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERCJ4TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233821701730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.62$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats98
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)658569142908
Standard Cabin Seats874
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 1,970$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303440330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$11,290,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats1096
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats98
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.596.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterGalley
Standard Cabin Seats874
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400514390
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60AFJ44-4ATBM 960
TBO (hrs)360050003500
Horsepower1050850
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 49
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)775870
Thrust (lbs)3621
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.753.435.3
Wingspan (ft)57.95042.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.84
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.1
Cabin Length (ft)19.517.213.4
Overall Height (ft)14.415.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.514.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)717
Aisle Step (ft)0.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123