Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and medium missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive seating (up to roughly 11) with a range on the order of about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner in a very different category, offering intercontinental capability; depending on interior layout it commonly accommodates a few dozen VIP passengers (often around 25–50) and can be configured for far more, with range roughly around 6,000 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter for offshore, SAR, and utility roles, generally seating about 16–19 passengers with a practical range roughly 450–500 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger medium‑lift twin helicopter, also prominent in offshore transport, typically carrying about 19 passengers with a range commonly around 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 maximizes range and cabin volume, the King Air balances speed and runway flexibility, and the AW189/S‑92 trade fixed‑wing range for vertical access.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 21 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 21 | 21 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 19 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 57.8 | — |
| 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 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | 85 | 140 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 775 |