Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short‑to‑medium regional missions; it generally carries around 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration, with a practical range roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet in the super‑midsize/large‑cabin category, commonly seating about 13 passengers, with range around 3,900 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel; typical layouts seat roughly 13 to 19 passengers, and range is about 7,500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter for short‑range transport and specialty missions; it usually seats about 7 to 8 occupants total (including pilot), with range roughly around 300 nautical miles. Overall, capacity and range scale dramatically from the 902 (short‑range rotorcraft) to the Caravan (regional turboprop) to the Legacy 650E (long‑range jet) to the G700 (intercontinental flagship).
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G700 |
| Certification | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Engine | |
| Model | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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) | 25.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 |