Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine pressurized turboprop, the Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high‑performance single‑engine turboprops, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a “pusher” configuration and cabin-class focus, the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine utility/business turboprop, and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet. On range, the King Air 360ER is typically used for longer turboprop missions (roughly around 1,800–2,000 nm class depending on load), the TBM 910 and 960 are generally in the ~1,400–1,700 nm class, the Avanti EVO is commonly in the ~1,500–1,800 nm class, the PC‑12 NGX is often around ~1,700–1,800 nm, and the PC‑24 is commonly around ~2,000 nm class, varying with passengers, reserves, and conditions. For passenger capacity, the TBM 910/960 are usually configured for about 4–6 passengers, while the King Air 360ER, Avanti EVO, and PC‑12 NGX typically seat around 6–9. The PC‑24 generally carries about 6–10 in typical executive layouts (with higher maximum seating possible).
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1730 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 2908 | 2908 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 330 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | MID | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | No |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | 291 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | 14.3 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | 30 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 123 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |