Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized turboprop airplanes aimed at shorter regional missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, and the Sikorsky S-92 is a twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility transport where runway independence matters. In range, the Global 7500 leads by a wide margin at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that the others cannot. The King Air 360ER is a long‑legged turboprop at about 1,800 nautical miles, suitable for multi-stop regional networks and remote airfields. The Piper M600 SLS typically offers around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The S‑92’s range is generally shorter, around 500–600 nautical miles, though it can be mission‑extended with auxiliary fuel. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically carries about 8–19 depending on layout. The King Air 360ER commonly seats about 6–9. The Piper M600 SLS is usually 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The S‑92 commonly carries about 12–19 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | M600 | S-92 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 8644 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 43.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |