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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are both pressurized, turbine-powered fixed-wing aircraft aimed at business and utility missions, but they differ in emphasis: the 360ER is a long-range twin‑turboprop typically used for efficient regional transport, while the PC‑24 is a twin‑jet designed for faster point‑to‑point travel and strong short/rough‑field capability. In range terms, the King Air 360ER is generally around the 1,500–1,800 nm class depending on payload and reserves, while the PC‑24 is commonly around the 1,900–2,000+ nm class. Passenger capacity is broadly similar in typical executive layouts, with both often seating about 6–9 passengers, though configurations vary. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are helicopters suited to vertical-lift missions such as urban access, utility work, and short-range transport. Their ranges are much shorter than the fixed-wing options, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly ~300–400 nm). Capacity is also lower: the 902 typically carries about 6–7 occupants, while the R66 is usually configured for about 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total).

SpecPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.71
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90