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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft suited to regional missions and shorter runways, offering roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (up to around 11 depending on configuration). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet in a different class, designed for intercontinental travel with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and commonly seating 12–19 passengers (higher-density options possible). The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles; its practical range is typically around 450–500 nautical miles, with passenger capacity usually about 16–19 depending on mission fit. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy helicopter used widely for offshore transport and SAR, generally offering roughly 500+ nautical miles of range and commonly carrying about 19 passengers (higher capacity possible in some layouts). Overall, the G700 leads in range and cruise speed, the King Air balances efficiency and access, and the AW189 and S‑92 prioritize vertical lift and mission flexibility over distance.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew412
Total Seats162121
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700AW189S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500651439
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.57$ 19.79
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.74$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,413$ 3,068
Useful Load (lbs)——7417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Crew RestOptional——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats162121
Galley LocationFWD——
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Standard Cabin Seats121919
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition40004000
Thrust (lbs)18250——
No. of Engines221
FADEC—YesYes
Fuel Type—JetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower—19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.8—
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)25.416.617.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195——
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85140