Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a fixed‑wing turboprop airplane aimed at efficient point‑to‑point regional travel. It typically offers the longest range of the group (roughly 1,000–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves) and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, making it best for longer trips between airports. The Leonardo AW189 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and utility missions. Its range is generally in the mid hundreds of nautical miles (often around 400–500 nm with typical reserves) and it can carry the most people here, commonly around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for public safety and corporate use. Its range is typically about 300–400 nm, with seating commonly around 6–8 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter focused on cost‑effective operations. It has the shortest range (often about 300–350 nm) and the smallest capacity, typically about 4 passengers plus the pilot.