Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, generally seating 10–19 (with higher-density configurations possible) and offering around 7,000+ nautical miles of range. By contrast, the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter suited to utility, law‑enforcement, and short corporate hops; it commonly carries about 5–8 occupants (including pilot) and has a typical range on the order of 250–350 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on simplicity and cost efficiency, usually accommodating about 4–5 occupants and flying roughly 300 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin capacity, the King Air 360ER balances runway flexibility with solid range, and the 902 and R66 trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access.
| 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 |