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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a fixed‑wing twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for longer point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers depending on interior and offers long range on the order of roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles, making it the best fit here for regional to near‑transcontinental missions from airports. The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are light single‑turbine helicopters suited to short‑range utility, training, patrol, and personal/charter work, with typical seating around 4 to 5 passengers. Their practical range is generally a few hundred nautical miles, with the R66 often in the ~300+ nm class and the 480B in a similar short‑range bracket, varying with payload and reserves. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑turbine transport helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and high‑capacity passenger movement. It commonly seats around 19 passengers and offers medium range, typically several hundred nautical miles, prioritizing payload, redundancy, and mission equipment over long cruise range.

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