Turboprop · Comparison

Beechcraft King Air B200 vs Daher TBM 900

Side-by-side Turboprop analysis of the Beechcraft King Air B200 and Daher TBM 900: cabin capacity, published range, typical hourly operating cost, runway needs, and how each model shows up in EmptyJet empty-leg inventory today.

Class
Turboprop
Seats
8 / 8
Range
3,334 km / 3,341 km
Beechcraft King Air B200Beechcraft King Air B2008 seats3,334 km range72 empty-leg offersDaher TBM 900Daher TBM 9008 seats3,341 km range8 empty-leg offers

How to choose

Cabin and capacity: the Beechcraft King Air B200 is configured for 8 seats with cabin height 1.4 m; the Daher TBM 900 offers 8 seats and 1.4 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.

Mission fit: published range is 3,334 km for the Beechcraft King Air B200 versus 3,341 km for the Daher TBM 900, with cruise speeds of 555 km/h and 528 km/h. Longer published range suits thin-route city pairs; shorter-hop missions can prioritize cabin comfort or lower typical hourly cost instead.

Operating cost context: typical hourly cost is listed at $2,000/hr for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and $1,600/hr for the Daher TBM 900. Takeoff runway guidance is 1110 m versus 793 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.

Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 72 live public offers for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 8 for the Daher TBM 900 right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.

Specs & availability

SpecBeechcraft King Air B200Daher TBM 900
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher
CategoryTurbopropTurboprop
Seats88
Range3,334 km3,341 km
Cruise speed555 km/h528 km/h
Typical hourly cost$2,000/hr$1,600/hr
Cabin height1.4 m1.4 m
Takeoff runway1110 m793 m
Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet728

Key takeaways

On published range, the Daher TBM 900 covers more distance (3,341 km vs 3,334 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Daher TBM 900 ($1,600/hr vs $2,000/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air B200 (72 vs 8).

FAQ

Which seats more passengers, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Daher TBM 900?

Published seating is 8 for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 8 for the Daher TBM 900.

Which has longer range, the Beechcraft King Air B200 or the Daher TBM 900?

Published range is 3,334 km for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 3,341 km for the Daher TBM 900.

What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Beechcraft King Air B200 and the Daher TBM 900?

Typical hourly cost is listed at $2,000/hr for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and $1,600/hr for the Daher TBM 900.

How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Beechcraft King Air B200 vs the Daher TBM 900?

EmptyJet currently lists 72 empty-leg offers for the Beechcraft King Air B200 and 8 for the Daher TBM 900. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.