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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft typically used for business or special missions. It fits the “small turboprop” category, carries roughly 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, and offers long legs for its class at about 2,000–2,500 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large “VIP airliner” derived from the 737 MAX 9; it can be outfitted for high‑end business travel with commonly a few dozen passengers (often around 25–50), and has intercontinental capability typically around 6,000+ nautical miles with auxiliary tanks and VIP configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter in the “rotorcraft” category, generally seating about 8–10 people including pilots, with range commonly around 300–400 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the “personal/business” category, usually seating 1–5 passengers plus a pilot (up to about 6 total), with range roughly around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.19
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerBoeingPiper
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771202200
Standard Cabin Seats84
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats105
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Standard Cabin Seats84
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelLEAP-1BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines21
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.429.7
Wingspan (ft)117.943.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14
Cabin Length (ft)107.212.3
Overall Height (ft)40.311.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20