Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Daher TBM 960 are pressurized single‑pilot turboprop airplanes, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are turbine helicopters. In category, the King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine utility/business aircraft suited to multi‑passenger, IFR, and special‑mission work; the TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine business turboprop optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel; the 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at roles like law enforcement, EMS support, and corporate lift; the R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter often used for training, utility, and short business hops. For range, the King Air 360ER generally offers the longest legs among these, with the TBM 960 also long‑range but typically less than the 360ER; both helicopters have substantially shorter ranges than the airplanes, with the 902 Explorer usually exceeding the R66. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER carries the most (typically up to about nine seats), the TBM 960 is usually configured for about four to six passengers, the 902 Explorer commonly seats around seven, and the R66 typically seats about four passengers plus a pilot.