Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer and the Robinson R66 are helicopters, so their practical range and passenger capacity are shaped by vertical-lift missions and payload sensitivity, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing turboprops optimized for longer nonstop travel. In category, the 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light utility helicopter, typically used for law enforcement, EMS support, and corporate lift; the R66 is a single‑engine light turbine helicopter aimed at private and utility flying. In range, both helicopters generally cover a few hundred nautical miles in typical configurations, with the 902 often comparable or somewhat higher depending on tanks and mission fit, and the R66 commonly in the roughly 300–350 nm class. In passenger capacity, the 902 is usually configured for one or two pilots plus up to about seven passengers, while the R66 is generally one pilot plus up to four passengers. The Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft with a range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nm and seating commonly for 7–9. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft with roughly 1,200–1,500 nm range and typically 5–6 seats.