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Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960

In category, the Beechcraft King Air Denali is positioned as a single‑engine turboprop aimed at the high‑end personal and business utility market, while the Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are also single‑engine turboprops but optimized more squarely for fast, owner‑flown or single‑pilot business travel. On range, the Denali is designed for long IFR trips comparable to the TBM family, but the TBM 910 and especially the TBM 960 are typically cited for strong real‑world cross‑country capability, with the 960 generally offering the best overall efficiency and cruise performance of the three. On passenger capacity, the Denali’s cabin is intended to be roomy in the single‑engine class and is commonly configured for up to about six passengers plus a pilot, while both the TBM 910 and TBM 960 are most often configured around four to six seats total, with practical passenger loads usually being four adults plus baggage for longer missions. Overall, Denali emphasizes cabin and versatility, while TBM 910/960 emphasize speed and optimized point‑to‑point travel.

SpecBeechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.25
Min Crew111
Total Seats1166
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerGE® AerospaceDaher TBMDaher TBM
Aircraft NameKingAir DenaliTBM 910TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)160017301730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats9
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)328029082908
Standard Cabin Seats744
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,111$ 744$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)285330330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$4,150,000$4,250,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats1166
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)56.26.2
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats744
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)110651439014390
Galley LocationMIDMID
Engine
ModelCatalyst™PT6A-66DTBM 960
No. of Engines11
FADECYesYes
TBO (hrs)35003500
Horsepower850850
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Fuel Capacity (gal)291
Dimensions
Length (ft)14.8635.335.3
Wingspan (ft)54.342.142.1
Cabin Width (ft)4.544
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.413.4
Overall Height (ft)4.6514.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)12.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4830
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123123