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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at efficient regional and remote operations; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and, with its extended‑range configuration, can fly roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for short‑range missions such as utility, EMS, and law enforcement; it generally seats around 6–8 people including crew and has a range on the order of 250–350 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft that emphasizes speed and cabin comfort; it commonly carries 6–8 passengers and can cover about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet with strong short/rough‑field capability; it typically seats 6–10 passengers and offers about 1,700–2,000 nautical miles of range, making it the longest‑legged and most “jet”‑like option among these, while the 902 is the only rotorcraft and thus the most flexible for point‑to‑point landings but with the shortest range.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats66
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.2
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17