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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.

SpecPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiper
Aircraft NameM600
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats5
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNo
ModelPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines1
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