Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized single‑engine turboprops (the King Air is twin‑engine) aimed at fast, efficient business travel, while the Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter for short‑to‑medium hops and utility missions, and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, medium‑lift helicopter designed for offshore transport, SAR, and heavy passenger work. In range, the King Air 360ER is the longest‑legged of the group, typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is next, generally around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles. Helicopter ranges are shorter: the Robinson R66 is commonly around 300–400 nautical miles, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is typically around 500–600 nautical miles, varying with payload and fuel. For passenger capacity, the M600 SLS usually carries 1 pilot plus about 5 passengers, and the King Air 360ER commonly seats 6–9 passengers depending on interior. The R66 is typically 1 pilot plus 4 passengers. The S‑92 carries the most, commonly around 19 passengers in an airliner‑style layout (more or less by configuration).
| Spec | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 8644 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | No | Yes |
| Model | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 600 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 55 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 43.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 165 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |