Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane typically used for short-to-medium regional hops, with a practical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it commonly seats about 9 passengers (up to roughly 14 in high‑density configurations). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and efficiency; it offers a longer business mission range of roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles and usually carries 4–6 passengers in a premium cabin (often up to about 6–8 seats including optional arrangements). The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter suited to EMS, law enforcement, and short executive missions, with typical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles and seating commonly around 5–7 passengers depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine transport helicopter used offshore and for VIP/utility roles, with a typical range roughly 500–600+ nautical miles and passenger capacity commonly around 19 in transport layouts (often fewer for VIP).