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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short, rugged routes. It typically carries about 9 passengers and offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter focused on training and local transport; it usually seats 4–5 people and has a relatively short range, commonly around 200–350 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for fast regional missions and operation from shorter runways than most jets. It generally carries 6–10 passengers and provides about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine medium helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it typically seats around 19 passengers (configurable) and has a range often in the 500–600+ nautical mile class. Overall, the PC‑24 leads on speed and range, the S‑92 leads on rotary‑wing capacity, the Caravan is the simple high‑payload turboprop workhorse, and the 480B is best for short‑range helicopter missions.

SpecPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
ManufacturerPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats621
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140