Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft typically used for short regional hops; it generally carries about 9 passengers (up to roughly 14–15 including pilot/commuter layouts) and offers a practical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet built for long‑range corporate travel, commonly seating 10–13 passengers with a range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short, flexible missions; it usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a typical range around 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it often seats about 12–19 passengers (higher in utility configurations) and has a typical range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles. In short, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin comfort, the Caravan emphasizes payload and simplicity, the R66 is the smallest and shortest‑range, and the S‑92 trades runway independence for midrange, higher‑capacity rotorcraft capability.
| Spec | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 760 |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 140 |