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.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G700 |
| Certification | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Engine | |
| Model | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |