Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized twin‑turboprop airplanes suited to longer, faster regional missions, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are helicopters optimized for point‑to‑point access and landing flexibility rather than cruise efficiency. For category, the King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine business turboprop with a strong utility/air ambulance profile, and the Avanti EVO is a high‑speed business turboprop with a distinctive pusher configuration. The 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter often used for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttles, whereas the R66 is a single‑engine light helicopter commonly used for training, touring, and light utility work. In range, the King Air 360ER is typically the longest‑legged of the group at roughly 1,500 nautical miles class, the Avanti EVO is also long‑range at about 1,400 nautical miles class, and both helicopters are shorter‑range, generally in the ~300–400 nautical miles class depending on reserves and configuration. Passenger capacity is usually about 6–9 for the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO, about 7–8 for the 902 Explorer, and about 4–5 for the R66 including the pilot.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 100 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35.2 |