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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for efficient regional transport. It offers the longest reach of this group at roughly 1,500 nautical miles (configuration dependent) and typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers plus crew, making it well suited to longer point‑to‑point trips. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at owner‑operators; it is shorter‑range than the King Air at about 1,100–1,200 nautical miles and generally seats up to 5 passengers plus a pilot. The Leonardo AW189 is a large twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore and utility missions; its range is commonly around 450–500 nautical miles and it can carry roughly 12 to 16 passengers depending on interior and mission fit. The Robinson R66 is a lighter single‑turbine helicopter focused on cost‑effective utility and private use; it has the shortest range here at about 300–350 nautical miles and typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameAW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003600
Horsepower1983600
No. of Engines21
Flat RatingISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.829.7
Overall Height (ft)16.611.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20