Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop in the utility/corporate category, typically used for versatile missions and short‑field access, with long range for its class (about 1,600–1,800 nm depending on payload) and generally seating around 6–9 passengers. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high‑performance single‑engine turboprops aimed at owner‑operators; they trade a smaller cabin for efficiency, with typical seating around 4–6 passengers and range roughly in the 1,500–1,700 nm band, with the 960 broadly similar to the 910 but optimized for refinement, automation, and operating economics. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, offering higher cruise speeds and jet comfort but usually shorter range than the turboprops here (about 1,100–1,200 nm) and seating commonly 4–7. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop with a notably roomy cabin for the category, typically seating about 6–9 and offering mid‑to‑upper turboprop range (around 1,400–1,800 nm), emphasizing speed and cabin space.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.84 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Embraer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Phenom 100EV | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1730 | 1730 | 1,178 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.71 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 7 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 2908 | 2908 | 3451 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 1,152 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 330 | 330 | 406 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $4,250,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | 1 Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 6 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 8.3 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 14390 | 21280 | 24000 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | No | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PW617F1-E | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 850 | 850 | — | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 291 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — | — | 100 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | 1730 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 543 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 42.1 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 11 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.3 | — | 14.3 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | 9 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 30 | — | 10 | 35.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 123 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | 0.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 60 | — |