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.
| 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 |