Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER, Daher TBM 960, and Piaggio Avanti EVO are turboprops; the Embraer Phenom 300E and Embraer Praetor 500 are light and midsize business jets respectively; the Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet optimized for rough-field capability and flexibility. On range, the Praetor 500 leads this group with about 3,340 nm, followed by the King Air 360ER at roughly 3,300 nm. The TBM 960 and Avanti EVO typically sit around the high‑1,000 to ~2,000 nm class (about 1,730 nm and ~1,980 nm). The Phenom 300E is usually around ~2,000–2,010 nm. The PC-24 is also in the ~2,000 nm neighborhood (about 2,000–2,100 nm depending on configuration). For passenger capacity, the TBM 960 is generally a 4–6 passenger aircraft, while the Avanti EVO and King Air 360ER commonly seat about 6–9. The Phenom 300E and PC-24 often carry around 6–10, and the Praetor 500 typically accommodates about 8–10 in standard executive layouts.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Embraer | Embraer | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1730 | 2,010 | 3340 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 2908 | 6914 | — | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 330 | 464 | 466 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | — | Galley | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 25560 | 27110 | 24000 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | — | No |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 5800 | 6600 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 850 | — | — | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3360 | 6540 | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 35.3 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 6 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 13.4 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | — | 16.75 | 21.1 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | 14.8 | 17.4 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 10 | 40 | 35.2 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.3 | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | 110 | — | — |