Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short regional hops and rugged operations, typically carrying about 9–14 passengers depending on layout, with a range roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet in the large‑cabin segment, generally configured for around 13 passengers, and commonly quoted with about 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it appropriate for transcontinental missions and some intercontinental city pairs. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, ultra‑large business jet, typically seating about 13–19 passengers, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop intercontinental routes with significant cabin comfort. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles; it commonly carries roughly 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and has a range typically around 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical lift and access over long-distance cruise.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 19.79 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.94 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 7417 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 |
| Engine | ||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |