Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, rough-field work and high payload. It typically offers the longest practical range of this group at roughly 900–1,100 nm depending on fit and reserves, and it commonly seats 9–14 occupants (often 9 passengers plus crew in commuter layouts). The Daher TBM 960 is also a single‑engine turboprop, but it is a pressurized, high‑speed business aircraft; it generally has the greatest range, around 1,400–1,700 nm, with seating usually for 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–8 seats total depending on configuration). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter aimed at public safety, corporate, and utility roles; its range is typically about 300–400 nm and it commonly carries about 5–7 occupants. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine light helicopter used for training, utility, and private transport; it typically ranges about 300–350 nm and carries up to 5 seats including the pilot.