Compare Beechcraft KingAir Denali vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher TBM 960
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| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Type | KingAir Denali | Caravan | TBM 960 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $4,150,000 | $2,355,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,111 | $ 571 | $ 744 |
| DOC / nm | $ 4.08 | $ 3.07 | $ 2.25 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.56 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 330 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 1730 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 2601 |
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | 10545 | 8035 | 7430 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 10485 | 8000 | 7394 |
| MLW (lbs) | 9832 | 7800 | 7024 |
| MZFW (lbs) | 9378 | - | 6032 |
| BOW (lbs) | 7265 | 4930 | 4629 |
| BEW (lbs) | 7205 | 4730 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3280 | 3305 | 2601 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | 2113 | 3070 | 1403 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | - | 2224 | 2017 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | 1100 | 1081 | 891 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 350 | 325 | 507 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 54.3 | 52.1 | 42.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 4.65 | 15 | - |
| Length (ft) | 14.86 | 37.6 | 35.3 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 4.1 | - | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 13.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 12.6 | - | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | - | - | 123 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 48 | 32 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | - |
| Manufacturer | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Daher TBM |
| Model | Catalyst™ | PT6A-114A | TBM 960 |
| Horsepower | - | 675 | 850 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 49 |
| FADEC | - | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | - | 3600 | 3500 |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR |
| EFIS | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| FMS | 1 | - | - |
| Autopilot | 1 | - | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | - |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 |
| VHF Com | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | 1 Flushing | No | No |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | - | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | - |
| Galley Location | - | - | MID |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 11065 | - | 14390 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5 | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | McCauley | - |
| Prop Description | - | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | - |
| Gear Type | - | Fixed Wheels | Retractable |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 285 | 186 | 330 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | - | 157 | 252 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 75 | 61 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1600 | 1070 | 1730 |
| Range @ 85% (nm) | - | - | 1440 |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | 1594 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | 1600 | 909 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | 2950 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | 1160 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 2380 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | 3375 | 2973 | 3475 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 715 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 2430 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | - | 1234 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 25000 | 31000 |