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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically configured for about 6 to 9 passengers, with a long-range profile for its class at roughly 1,800 to 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short-haul and rugged operations, generally carrying 9 to 14 passengers (often 9 in commuter form), with a typical range around 900 to 1,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet, usually seating about 10 to 13 passengers in executive layouts, and offers intercontinental capability at about 3,900 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium-lift twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and VIP transport; passenger seating varies widely by mission, commonly around 12 to 19, with range typically about 500 to 600 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin, the King Air balances range and access, the Caravan emphasizes utility and simplicity, and the S‑92 trades speed and range for vertical-lift flexibility.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140