Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane typically used for regional corporate or special‑mission flying; it offers medium range (about 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and conditions) and usually carries roughly 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for short‑to‑medium missions and urban operations; practical range is generally a few hundred nautical miles, and typical passenger capacity is around 5–7 plus one or two pilots depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, including operations from shorter or less‑prepared runways; it provides longer range than the turboprop and helicopter options (about 1,800–2,000 nm) and commonly seats about 6–10 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin helicopter aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles; it has a medium range (often roughly 500–600+ nm with reserves, mission‑dependent) and the largest cabin capacity here, commonly carrying about 19 passengers (or fewer in VIP/SAR layouts).
| Spec | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — |
| Cargo Door | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23500 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 90 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |