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Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

In category terms, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are both twin‑engine turboprops, generally positioned for larger cabin utility and mission flexibility, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot efficiency. For range, the King Air 360ER is typically the long‑leg option of the three, designed to stretch endurance for special missions and longer trips; the TBM 960 also offers strong cross‑country capability for its class, while the Avanti EVO generally sits in a similar long‑range conversation but is more often chosen for its fast cruise and jet‑like cabin experience than for maximum endurance. Passenger capacity differs most clearly: the King Air 360ER commonly accommodates the most, often configured for roughly six to nine passengers depending on interior and mission equipment; the Avanti EVO usually seats around six to seven in an executive layout; and the TBM 960 is typically arranged for about four to six passengers plus pilot, with a smaller cabin but premium comfort for its size.

SpecBeechcraft King Air 360ERDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 2.25
Min Crew111
Total Seats1068
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameKingAir 350ERTBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)233817301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats97
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)658529083775
Standard Cabin Seats846
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,324$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)303330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$8,750,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryYes (Belted Optional)NoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorOptional
Total Seats1068
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats97
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.29
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CenterNo
Standard Cabin Seats846
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A-60ATBM 960PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)360035003600
Horsepower1050850850
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 28
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)775
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.735.347.3
Wingspan (ft)57.942.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.546.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)19.513.414.9
Overall Height (ft)14.413.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7135.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123