Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed-wing turboprops, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters. In category and mission, the King Air 360ER is a pressurized, higher-performance twin-engine business/utility aircraft suited to longer point-to-point trips; the Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field regional hauling. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine helicopter aimed at short-range transport and training, whereas the S-92 is a heavy, twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and high-capacity transport. On range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest-legged of the four (roughly around 1,500–1,800 nm depending on configuration). The Grand Caravan EX is moderate (about 900–1,200 nm). The Enstrom 480B is shorter-range (roughly 300–400 nm). The S-92, despite its size, typically sits in the midrange for helicopters (about 500–600 nm with reserves, varying by payload). Passenger capacity is typically about 6–9 for the King Air 360ER, up to about 9–14 for the Grand Caravan EX, around 4–5 for the Enstrom 480B, and roughly 19 for the S-92.
| Spec | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 760 |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 140 |