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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are both turboprops, but they serve different missions. The King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑engine business/utility aircraft typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, with long turboprop legs around roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑engine utility turboprop often used for regional transport and remote operations, commonly carrying about 9–14 passengers, with range generally around roughly 800–1,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is in a different class: an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, typically seating around 12–19 passengers in executive layouts, with published range on the order of about 7,000+ nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and VIP/utility roles; it commonly carries about 18–19 passengers (higher in some configurations) and has a shorter range, typically around roughly 500–600 nautical miles, reflecting rotary‑wing efficiency and mission profiles.

SpecGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew42
Total Seats1621
ManufacturerGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500439
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 19.79
Flight Rules—IFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.94
Useful Load (lbs)—7417
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Crew RestOptional—
Jump SeatYes—
Total Seats1621
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition4000
Thrust (lbs)18250—
No. of Engines21
FADEC—Yes
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—760
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.9—
Wingspan (ft)103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)8.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.25—
Cabin Length (ft)56.9—
Overall Height (ft)25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—140