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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for regional corporate, government, and special‑mission flying. It trades airline‑like space for access to shorter runways and lower operating complexity, carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive seating, with long endurance for its class at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, aimed at heads of state and large corporate groups; it offers by far the most cabin volume and typically carries a few dozen passengers in VIP layouts (often around 25–50, but configurable), with intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles with auxiliary tanks. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and utility roles; it excels at vertical access and low‑speed operations, but has much shorter range, typically around 300–400 nautical miles, and seats roughly 6–8 including the pilot(s), depending on configuration.

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