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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft, typically used for corporate or special‑mission flying. It offers long turboprop range at roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in executive seating (more in commuter layouts). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short, rugged routes; its typical range is about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, and it commonly seats 9–14 passengers in commuter configurations. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots; it is generally a 1,200–1,500 nautical mile airplane and seats about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot in a high‑end cabin. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore and search‑and‑rescue roles; it has a shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft at roughly 500–600 nautical miles, but carries the most people, typically around 19 passengers (or more crew and mission equipment depending on configuration).

SpecPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)22007417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats521
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower6002520
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)11.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140