Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop airplane suited to fast point‑to‑point regional trips. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers the longest fixed‑wing range of this group, on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at utility, corporate, and public‑service missions. It generally seats around 6–8 passengers and has a much shorter range than the King Air, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400 nm). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter often used for private, training, and light commercial work. It typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (about 5 seats total) and has similar short‑to‑moderate helicopter range, roughly in the 300–350 nm class. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and heavy transport. It carries far more people, commonly around 19 passengers (and can be configured higher), with range typically around 500–600 nm.
| Spec | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 760 |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 140 |