Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is best viewed as a pressurized twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft: it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range depending on payload and reserves, with strong short/rough‑field flexibility. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high‑performance single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑operators; both are usually configured for about 4–6 passengers, with ranges commonly around 1,500–1,700 nm. The TBM 960 is the newer, more refined variant with similar mission radius but higher cruise efficiency and a more modernized powerplant/prop system compared with the 910. Moving into large‑cabin business jets, the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a long‑range trijet typically seating about 12–14 passengers (often up to ~19) with about 4,750 nm range, optimized for intercontinental legs and short‑field capability for its class. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range twinjet positioned below the G500/G600, generally accommodating around 10–14 passengers with approximately 4,200 nm range, emphasizing high-speed cruise and premium cabin comfort.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 12 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | 900LX | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1730 | 1730 | 4750 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.63 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 2908 | 2908 | 22450 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 14 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 3,588 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 330 | 330 | 498 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $44,000,000 | 34500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 16 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | MID | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 14 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 14 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 14390 | 25300 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | TFE731-60 | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | — |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 850 | 850 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 291 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 5000 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 66.4 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 70.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 33.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.3 | — | 24.8 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | 23.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 30 | — | 127 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 123 | 1264 | — |