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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for regional missions: it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long legs for its class (roughly 1,800–2,500 nm depending on payload and reserves). The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental travel: it commonly seats 10–19 in executive layouts (up to the low‑20s in high density) and can fly about 7,500 nm, enabling nonstop global city pairs. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles: it generally carries around 16–19 passengers and has a range on the order of 450–500 nm, varying with configuration and reserves. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for corporate, law enforcement, and EMS: it typically carries 6–7 passengers and has a range around 300–400 nm. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin, the King Air offers efficient regional fixed‑wing flexibility, while the AW189 and MD 902 trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats1621
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameG700AW189
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500651
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57
Flight RulesIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1621
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On Condition4000
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.25
Cabin Length (ft)56.9
Overall Height (ft)25.416.6
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85