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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.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggio
Aircraft NameAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Standard Cabin Seats6
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines2
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