Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft in the utility/commuter category. It typically offers the longest range of the four and commonly carries about 9 passengers (up to roughly 14–15 seats in high‑density commuter layouts), making it well suited to longer point‑to‑point regional legs on runways. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter. Its range is generally moderate, and it usually carries around 6–7 passengers depending on interior and mission fit, favoring short to mid‑distance missions with vertical access. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter with shorter range than the 902 in many real‑world missions and a smaller cabin, typically seating about 4 passengers plus a pilot, optimized for short hops, access, and lower operating complexity. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter with the highest passenger capacity—commonly around 19 seats in offshore/transport configurations—and long range for a helicopter, aimed at longer overwater or all‑weather transport where VTOL and payload matter most.