Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane, typically used for short regional hops and rugged, flexible operations. It generally offers a midrange profile for its class (roughly 900–1,200 nm) and commonly seats about 9 passengers in commuter configuration (higher density is possible depending on certification and layout). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet designed for intercity and intercontinental travel, offering substantially greater range (about 3,900–4,000 nm) and typically carrying around 13 passengers in an executive cabin. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at personal, training, and light utility missions; its range is comparatively short (around 250–350 nm) and it usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP/utility roles, with moderate range for a helicopter (roughly 500–600 nm) and typical seating around 19 passengers, varying with mission equipment and configuration.
| 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 |