Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are rotorcraft suited to point-to-point access where runways are unavailable. The 902 is a twin‑engine light helicopter typically carrying around 6–7 people with a practical range on the order of roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The R66 is a smaller single‑engine turbine helicopter usually seating about 4–5 with a similar or slightly longer typical range, often around 300–350 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft that trades helicopter access for far greater cruise speed and range, generally carrying about 7–9 passengers with a range roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility and short/rough-field capability compared with many jets. It typically accommodates about 6–10 passengers and offers the longest reach of this group, commonly around 1,700–2,000 nautical miles, while cruising much faster than the turboprop and vastly faster than either helicopter.