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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short‑haul regional, rugged, or mixed passenger/cargo missions. It typically ranges around 900–1,200 nautical miles and commonly carries about 9 passengers (up to roughly 14 in some high‑density configurations, depending on rules and layout). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercity and intercontinental trips, with about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and seating usually around 13 passengers (often 12–14). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft aimed at owner‑operators, offering roughly 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range and typically seating 4–6 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport, with roughly 450–600 nautical miles of range (mission‑dependent) and a typical passenger load around 19, with higher capacity possible in airline‑style layouts.

SpecPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)22007417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats521
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower6002520
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.7
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140