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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.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140