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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short regional hops and rugged-field operations. It generally carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and has a range roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class, trading speed and luxury for simplicity and versatility. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet designed for executive travel. It usually seats about 13–14 passengers in a high‑comfort cabin and offers intercontinental capability, with range on the order of about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at short‑range missions such as law enforcement, EMS support, and corporate shuttling. Passenger capacity is commonly around 7–8, and range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–400). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles. It generally seats around 19 passengers and flies farther than the 902, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles, prioritizing payload and safety over speed.

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