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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for corporate and special-mission transport. It offers long endurance for its class, generally around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop, high‑utility fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for rugged, short or unimproved runways and flexible cargo/passenger work. Its range is usually shorter than the 360ER, roughly about 800–1,000 nautical miles depending on load, and it typically carries around 9 passengers (up to about 14 in high‑density/commuter arrangements where permitted). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and heavy utility roles, trading speed and range for vertical lift and hover capability. Its range is commonly on the order of 500–600 nautical miles (mission dependent), and it typically carries about 12–19 passengers in transport configurations.

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