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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at efficient regional missions. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts and offers long endurance for its class, with range on the order of roughly 1,500 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light twin‑jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, generally seating about 6 to 10 passengers, and provides a similar or somewhat greater range than the 360ER in many configurations, commonly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility transport. It commonly seats around 16 to 19 passengers and has a shorter range than the fixed‑wing options, typically a few hundred nautical miles, varying strongly with reserves and payload. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP roles, often carrying about 19 passengers (with higher-density options), with range also generally in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class. Overall, the airplanes prioritize speed and range, while the helicopters prioritize vertical access and higher cabin headcount.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats191019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines221
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.617.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90