Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are single‑engine (PC-12) and twin‑turboprop (King Air) business utility aircraft, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast owner‑operators. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light business jet optimized for speed and efficient regional missions, and the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a more utility‑oriented, rough‑field‑capable design compared with typical business jets. On range, the King Air 360ER generally leads this group, offering the longest endurance among these models. The TBM 960 and PC-12 NGX sit in a similar long‑range turboprop bracket suitable for many 1,000–1,800+ nm missions, while the Phenom 300E provides strong jet range for its class, typically competitive with or slightly behind the longest‑range turboprops depending on payload and reserves. The PC-24’s range is solid for a light jet but is usually less than the Phenom 300E and notably less than the 360ER. For passenger capacity, the PC-12 NGX and King Air 360ER can be configured for the most seats (often up to about 8–10 in typical executive layouts), the PC-24 commonly seats around 6–8, the Phenom 300E around 6–9, and the TBM 960 is typically 4–6.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.88 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Embraer | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | Phenom 300E | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2338 | 1730 | 2,010 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6585 | 2908 | 6914 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 1,758 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 303 | 330 | 464 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $9,650,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | Optional | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | — | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.5 | 6.2 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Center | — | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 25560 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | No |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | Canada PW535E1 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 1050 | 850 | — | 1200 | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 775 | — | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3360 | — | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 46.7 | 35.3 | 51.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 57.9 | 42.1 | 52.16 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 4 | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 19.5 | 13.4 | 17.2 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 14.4 | — | 16.75 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | — | 3.6 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 19.5 | — | 14.8 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 71 | — | 10 | 40 | 90 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 123 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 74 | — | — |