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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane, generally suited to longer regional missions with a typical range around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and seating commonly 6–9 passengers (higher-density layouts can be more). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short to medium hops and rugged operations, typically offering roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter focused on short-range transport and specialized roles, with typical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles and usually carrying about 5–7 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, medium-lift twin helicopter used for offshore and high-capacity transport; it generally reaches about 500–600 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 19 passengers (often more in high-density layouts). Overall, airplanes offer greater range and speed, while helicopters trade range for vertical lift and access to confined sites.

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