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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light twin category, offering the longest practical range of this group at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load, and typically seats about 6–9 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for rugged, short‑field work; it trades speed and range for payload, usually carrying 9–14 occupants with a typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter suited to vertical-access missions such as EMS, law enforcement, and offshore support; it generally carries about 1–6 passengers (mission dependent) with a range commonly around 300–400 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category; it usually seats 4–6 passengers and offers a long range for its class, around 1,200–1,400 nautical miles, prioritizing efficient point‑to‑point travel over maximum payload.

SpecPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiper
Aircraft NameM600
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats5
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNo
ModelPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.7
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20