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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at efficient regional transport; it offers the longest range in this group at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter optimized for offshore and SAR missions; its practical range is generally in the 400–500 nautical mile class, and it commonly seats around 16–19 passengers (or fewer with mission equipment). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter best suited to short‑range utility and private transport; range is roughly 300–350 nautical miles, with seating for a pilot plus about 4 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin helicopter used heavily offshore and for government/VIP roles; it typically provides similar or slightly higher passenger capacity than the AW189 (often about 19) with a practical range commonly around 450–600 nautical miles depending on configuration.

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