Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for efficient regional travel. It typically offers the longest range of the three—on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration—and usually seats about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout, making it best suited to point‑to‑point trips between airports. The Bell 525 Relentless is a large, fly‑by‑wire twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, corporate, and high‑utilization missions where vertical access matters. Its range is generally around the 500–600 nautical mile class (mission dependent) and it commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers, trading the King Air’s cruise efficiency and range for VTOL capability and cabin volume. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter oriented toward EMS, law enforcement, utility, and corporate shuttle work. It has the shortest range—often roughly 250–350 nautical miles—and typically carries about 6–8 passengers, prioritizing agility, lower operating footprint, and rotorcraft access over endurance and capacity.