Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at longer regional missions; it offers the greatest range of this group at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles (depending on load and reserves) and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for efficient owner‑pilot travel; its range is commonly around 1,200–1,400 nautical miles with about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot in comfort (up to 6 seats total, weight permitting). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light helicopter suited to short‑haul utility and training roles; it generally has a few hundred nautical miles of range (often around 300–400) and seats up to 5 (pilot plus four). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter designed for public service and corporate transport; it typically offers similar short‑to‑medium helicopter range (roughly 300–400+ nautical miles) and usually seats 7–8 including the pilot, giving it the highest passenger count among the helicopters.
| Spec | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 8644 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | No |
| Model | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 260 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 20 |