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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for business and utility transport. It generally carries about 6–9 passengers (depending on interior) and offers a long range for its class, roughly on the order of 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles in ferry/extended configurations, making it best suited to point‑to‑point regional travel between airports. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for short‑range missions such as EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle. It commonly seats 6–8 people including crew, and its range is much shorter than the King Air, typically a few hundred nautical miles, with the advantage of vertical takeoff and landing to reach sites without runways. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, medium‑lift twin helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP roles. It usually accommodates around 19 passengers in an airline/offshore layout (with variations by configuration) and has a longer helicopter range than the 902, typically several hundred nautical miles, though still generally less than the King Air’s fixed‑wing capability.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140