Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft in the “utility/business turboprop” category. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers (depending on interior and operators) and is built for long legs for its class, with an endurance-oriented range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet, generally configured for around 13 passengers, and it offers the longest range of the fixed‑wing options here at roughly 3,900 nautical miles, aimed at true long‑haul corporate travel. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter, commonly seating about 6 to 8 passengers, with a comparatively short range typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket (often around 300–400 nautical miles), optimized for urban, offshore support, and quick point‑to‑point missions. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large medium‑lift helicopter, usually carrying about 18 to 19 passengers, with range typically around 500–600 nautical miles, designed for offshore transport and high-capacity rotary missions.
| Spec | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 760 |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 140 |