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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).

SpecGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit3
Min Crew4
Total Seats16
ManufacturerGulfstream
Aircraft NameG700
CertificationIn Development
Max Range (nm)7500
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats16
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats12
Engine
ModelPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On Condition
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines2
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