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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft in the light business/utility category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long-range capability for its class of roughly 1,500–2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, in the heavy business jet/BBJ category, offering a much larger cabin and usually carrying anywhere from about 25 to 50+ passengers in executive layouts, with intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles (layout and fuel options dependent). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter, generally seating 4–5 people with a typical range of roughly 200–300 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine turbine helicopter, commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers, with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 dominates range and cabin volume, the King Air 360ER balances efficiency with regional reach, and the Enstrom 480B and MD 902 focus on short-range vertical-lift missions.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485