Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized twin‑engine turboprops aimed at efficient regional travel, while the Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilot, fast point‑to‑point missions; the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter suited to vertical-access roles such as EMS, law enforcement, offshore, and urban operations. On range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest‑leg option among these fixed‑wing aircraft, designed for extended missions. The TBM 960 offers long range for a single‑engine turboprop, typically sufficient for most city‑pair trips, but usually less than the 360ER. The Avanti EVO provides competitive range for a twin turboprop, often comparable to or slightly below the TBM depending on payload and conditions. The 902 Explorer’s range is substantially shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft, reflecting helicopter fuel burn and mission profiles. On passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER typically carries the most, commonly seating up to about 9. The Avanti EVO usually seats around 7 to 9. The TBM 960 typically seats 4 to 6 in comfort (up to about 6). The 902 Explorer generally accommodates about 7 to 8.