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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.

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