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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane typically used for regional business and special missions; it generally carries about 6–9 passengers with an approximate range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet aimed at long-range executive travel; it commonly seats about 10–13 passengers and offers roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader here for nonstop intercontinental-style trips. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles; it typically accommodates around 16–19 passengers with a practical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles (mission and reserves dependent). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter used for corporate, EMS, and law enforcement; it generally carries about 6–8 passengers with a range roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin comfort, the King Air 360ER balances runway flexibility with solid range, and the AW189 and MD 902 trade speed and range for vertical lift and point-to-point access.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.57
Min Crew1
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerLeonardo
Aircraft NameAW189
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1983
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85