Head-to-head
King Air 360 vs Daher TBM 960 — Turboprop Comparison
King Air 360 and TBM 960 sit at the boundary between owner-flown and crewed operations. King Air offers twin-engine redundancy and a stand-up cabin; TBM 960 offers single-engine economics, modern Garmin G3000, and shorter-runway flexibility.
| Spec | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Year (representative) | 2020 | 2022 |
| Range (nm) | 1806 | 1730 |
| Seats (typical) | 9 | 6 |
| Balanced field (ft) | 3300 | 2380 |
| Asking band ($M) | $7.95M | $4.65M |
Verdict
Which one wins?
TBM 960 dominates owner-flown short-range missions and short-runway operations. King Air 360 wins for buyers who want twin-engine redundancy, full stand-up cabin, and longer-range capability. The single-vs-twin decision rules; the rest is detail.