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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional travel, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range with about 6–9 passengers depending on interior and fuel/load tradeoffs. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light helicopter focused on short‑range utility and training missions; its range is typically only a few hundred nautical miles and it generally carries up to 4–5 people. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet “super versatile jet” designed for faster point‑to‑point trips and operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways; it commonly provides around 1,900–2,000 nautical miles of range with about 6–10 passengers in executive configurations. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin helicopter built for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP shuttle roles; it has a medium range (often around 500–600 nautical miles, mission dependent) and the highest capacity here, typically seating about 12–19 passengers depending on layout. Overall, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access, while the PC‑24 leads on speed and the S‑92 leads on passenger volume.

SpecPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
ManufacturerPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats621
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140