Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are twin‑turboprops: they trade jet speed for efficiency and short-field flexibility. The King Air 360ER is typically used for utility and regional missions, generally carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long turboprop range (roughly 1,500–2,000 nm, mission dependent). The Avanti EVO is a faster, sleek turboprop, usually around 6–7 passengers, with roughly 1,400–1,700 nm range. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as a high‑performance personal/owner-flown aircraft; it typically carries 4–6 passengers and runs about 1,500–1,700 nm. Among jets, the Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, commonly 6–9 passengers with about 2,000 nm range. The Embraer Praetor 500 steps into the super‑midsize class, typically 8–9 passengers and roughly 3,300 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a versatile light jet designed for rougher/shorter runways, usually 6–10 passengers with about 2,000 nm range. At the top end, the Dassault Falcon 7X is a long‑range large‑cabin trijet, typically 12–16 passengers with about 5,900–6,000 nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.75 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | 7X | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1730 | 5950 | 2,010 | 3340 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 2908 | 33600 | 6914 | — | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 3,850 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 330 | 516 | 464 | 466 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $53,800,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 16 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 10.2 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 29200 | 25560 | 27110 | 24000 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | No | No | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — | 5800 | 6600 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | PW307A | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 7200 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 850 | — | — | — | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 6402 | 3360 | 6540 | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 35.3 | 76.7 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 42.1 | 86 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 13.4 | 39.1 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | — | 25.7 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 6.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | 26.2 | 14.8 | 17.4 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 140 | 10 | 40 | 35.2 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | 1552 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 74 | 110 | — | — |