Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the high‑performance personal/corporate category. It offers the longest fixed‑wing range of this group at roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on configuration, and typically carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (up to about 6–7 seats total). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and utility roles; its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles (about 300–400 nm), with typical seating around 6–8 (including crew) depending on mission kit. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter optimized for private, training, and utility use; it has shorter range than the 902 (commonly ~300–350 nm) and usually seats 4–5 total (pilot plus 3–4 passengers). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP, with midrange endurance (often ~500–600 nm) and the highest capacity, commonly 19 passengers (or fewer in VIP/mission configurations).