Beechcraft King Air 350 vs Socata TBM 940

The Daher TBM (fast single PT6) and Beechcraft King Air 350 (twin PT6) compare speed-and-economy against twin redundancy and cabin in the turboprop class.

Live Market Snapshot

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Beechcraft King Air 350
For sale now
72
Median asking
$3,197,500
Range
$1,952,250–$5,237,500
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
27
Source marketplaces
9
Model years available
1990–2019
Socata TBM 940
For sale now
4
Listed on 2+ marketplaces
1
Source marketplaces
3
Model years available
2019–2021

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Full Specs Comparison

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Spec / Model Beechcraft King Air 350 Socata TBM 940
Beechcraft King Air 350
View 65 listings →
Median $3,197,500
Socata TBM 940
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Median $4,250,000
Price Range $1,952,250 – $5,237,500 $3,948,250 – $4,292,500
Category Multi Engine Turboprop Single Engine Turboprop
Model Specifications
Seats 11
Cruise Speed 295 kts (546 km/h)
Range 1,806 nm (3,345 km)
Service Ceiling 35,000 ft (10,668 m)
Max Gross Weight 15,000 lbs (6,804 kg)
Useful Load 5,400 lbs (2,449 kg)
Fuel Capacity 544.0 gal (2059 L)
Fuel Burn 85.0 GPH (322 L/h)
TBO 3,600 hrs
Overhaul Cost $450,000
Annual Fixed $220,000
Hourly Variable $1,100
Engines 2 x Turboprop

Cost of Ownership

Estimate

Beechcraft King Air 350

Fuel$468/hr
Variable$1,100/hr
Annual Fixed$220,000/yr
Total (200 hrs/yr) $440,000/yr

Socata TBM 940

Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 350 or Socata TBM 940?

Bottom line: Choose the TBM for speed (~330 kt), the lowest single-turboprop operating cost and owner-flown simplicity. Choose the King Air 350 for twin-engine redundancy, a larger cabin-class cabin and the established operator/charter pedigree — more cabin and redundancy at higher operating cost. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS ================================================================ - PC-12 vs TBM mirrored from `daher/`; King Air pairs mirrored from `beechcraft/`. - Turbine-single step-up from high-performance pistons (SR22/Bonanza) → PC-12/TBM: see those brand files.

Pick the King Air 350 if…

  • Budget matters — from $1,952,250 vs $3,948,250, you save ~$1,996,000.
  • More inventory — 65 listings vs 4.

Pick the TBM 940 if…

Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Beechcraft King Air 350 or Socata TBM 940?
It depends on your mission and budget. The King Air 350 cruises at 295 kts with 1,806 nm range. Review the specs table above to find which fits your flying profile.
How do prices compare?
Beechcraft King Air 350: from $2,095,000. Socata TBM 940: from $3,895,000. Prices vary by year, hours, avionics, and condition. Always get a pre-buy inspection.
What's the difference between Beechcraft King Air 350 and Socata TBM 940?
Which is cheaper to operate per hour?
King Air 350: about $1100/hr variable cost. Variable cost includes fuel, reserves and overhaul accruals. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, annual inspection) add to the total.
Which has more seats and useful load?
King Air 350: 11 seats / 5,400 lb useful load. Useful load = max gross weight minus empty weight; it determines how much fuel plus payload you can carry.
How does maintenance compare — TBO and overhaul cost?
King Air 350: 3,600-hour TBO, overhaul ~$450,000. Reaching the time-between-overhaul (TBO) triggers a mandatory engine/airframe rebuild that affects resale value.
Disclaimer: All prices and cost estimates are from third-party sources for informational purposes only. Always obtain professional appraisal and inspection before purchase.
Prices updated daily · Data: FAA Registry, NTSB · About our data