Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a fixed‑wing twin‑turboprop airplane, optimized for longer point‑to‑point travel. It typically offers the longest range of the four and carries the most people in a pressurized cabin, commonly seating about 8–9 passengers (depending on layout) with one or two pilots. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light helicopter aimed at short‑range utility and training missions. It has the shortest range in this group and usually seats about 4–5 occupants total (often 1 pilot plus 3–4 passengers). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and utility work. Its range is generally mid‑to‑upper among the helicopters here, and it carries the most passengers of the rotorcraft, typically around 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter suited to EMS, law enforcement, and corporate use. Its range is generally moderate (typically above the Enstrom but below the AW189), and it commonly seats about 7–8 occupants total.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |