Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes and flexible loading. It typically carries around 9 passengers in commuter configuration and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and conditions, making it well suited to regional transport, cargo, and remote operations. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the fast personal/corporate category. Passenger capacity is generally about 4–6 plus a pilot (depending on interior and mission), with a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and longer point‑to‑point trips versus utility hauling. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter designed for vertical access missions such as EMS, law enforcement, and offshore/utility support. It commonly seats about 6–7 including pilot(s) and has a much shorter range than the fixed‑wing turboprops, typically a few hundred nautical miles (often around 300–400), trading cruise efficiency for hover and landing flexibility.