Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are medium twin-engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility transport, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a much smaller light twin, and the Pilatus PC-24 is a twin‑engine fixed‑wing light jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel, including from shorter or less‑prepared runways. In range terms, the PC-24 is in a different league, typically around 2,000 nautical miles class depending on payload and reserves. The S-92 and AW189 are broadly comparable medium-helo performers, commonly in the roughly 450–550 nautical mile class with reserves, with mission fit and payload driving the exact figure. The MD 902 generally sits shorter, often around 300–350 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the S-92 is usually configured around 16–19 passengers, the AW189 typically around 16–18, the MD 902 commonly around 6–8, and the PC-24 generally seats about 6–10 in executive layouts (with higher-density options possible).