Socata TBM 850 vs Beechcraft King Air 200
The Beechcraft King Air (90 or 200) and Daher TBM are different-class turboprops — the King Air is a pressurised twin-turboprop (~250-290 kt); the TBM is a single-engine turboprop (~320-330 kt with TBM 930/940) on one PT6.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 23
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 6
- Source marketplaces
- 5
- Model years available
- 2006–2013
- For sale now
- 95
- Median asking
- $1,495,000
- Range
- $253,500–$3,170,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 45
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1971–2013
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Socata TBM 850 | Beechcraft King Air 200 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 1 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Socata TBM 850 | Beechcraft King Air 200 |
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| Price Range | $1,764,915 – $2,409,150 | $253,500 – $3,170,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Turboprop | Multi Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | 9 |
| Cruise Speed | 320 kts (593 km/h) | 272 kts (504 km/h) |
| Range | 1,520 nm (2,815 km) | 1,580 nm (2,926 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 7,394 lbs (3,354 kg) | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) |
| Useful Load | — | 4,045 lbs (1,835 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 544.0 gal (2059 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 80.0 GPH (303 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 3,600 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $380,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $180,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $950 |
| Engines | — | 2 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateSocata TBM 850
Beechcraft King Air 200
Which Should You Buy: Socata TBM 850 or Beechcraft King Air 200?
Bottom line: Choose the TBM for the most efficient single-engine high-performance machine, single-pilot ease and higher cruise. Step up to the King Air when you need twin-engine redundancy, larger cabin and the operational profile of a true cabin-class turboprop.
Pick the TBM 850 if…
- Faster cruise — 320 kts vs 272 kts.
Pick the King Air 200 if…
- Budget matters — from $253,500 vs $1,764,915, you save ~$1,511,415.
- More seats — 9 vs 6.
- Longer range — 1580 nm vs 1520 nm.
- More inventory — 93 listings vs 19.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.