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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a fixed‑wing turboprop airplane, typically used for business and special‑mission flying. It generally offers the longest range of the group (roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles depending on load and configuration) and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout, trading vertical-lift capability for speed and efficiency over distance. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility roles. Its range is commonly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often around 400–500 nm with reserves, mission dependent) with typical seating around 16–19 passengers. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle work. It has the shortest range here (often around 200–350 nm) and usually carries about 6–8 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter widely used offshore and for VIP/government transport. It generally matches or exceeds the AW189 in passenger capacity (often 19 passengers) with similar mission‑dependent ranges in the ~400–550 nm region, emphasizing payload and all‑weather capability.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats1919
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140