AIR.ONE

Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for regional transport and special missions; it offers long endurance with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility and training roles; its range is comparatively short at about 250–350 nautical miles, with seating generally for 4–5 people including the pilot. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter suited to EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle work; it typically carries around 6–8 occupants and has an approximate range of 300–400 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, often seating 6–10 passengers, and provides about 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it the longest‑range option here with the highest cruise speed, while the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical lift and landing flexibility.

SpecPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.71
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90