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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a fixed‑wing twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft. Compared with the helicopters, it typically offers the longest range, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it generally carries about 6–9 passengers in typical cabin layouts. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training, utility, and personal/agency use. Its range is much shorter than the King Air and the larger helicopters, roughly on the order of 250–350 nautical miles, with seating typically for 4–5 including the pilot. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle missions. It usually seats about 7–8 including pilots, with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and SAR. It carries the most people, commonly about 19 passengers, with range often around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140