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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and remote operations, offering long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves) and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in an executive configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles and a cabin that commonly carries 10–19 passengers (with higher maximums possible depending on layout), prioritizing speed, altitude, and spacious comfort. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter designed for vertical access, urban missions, and short‑to‑medium legs; it generally carries about 1–7 people (often 4–6 plus crew depending on role) and has a range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. In short, the G700 dominates in range and cabin size for point‑to‑point global travel, the King Air 360ER balances range with lower runway requirements and operating flexibility, and the 902 Explorer trades distance for VTOL capability and access to places fixed‑wing aircraft can’t reach.

SpecGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit3
Min Crew4
Total Seats16
ManufacturerGulfstream
Aircraft NameG700
CertificationIn Development
Max Range (nm)7500
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats16
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats12
Engine
ModelPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On Condition
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.9
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)25.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195