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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, rugged routes; it typically offers roughly 900–1,200 nm of range and seats about 9 passengers (up to 14 including pilot/crew in high‑density layouts). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter focused on short‑range, point‑to‑point missions; it generally carries 4–5 people total and has a range on the order of about 250–350 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft; it commonly seats 5–6 and reaches about 1,400–1,600 nm, making it the longest‑range option among the three light aircraft here. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine transport helicopter used for offshore and executive/VIP roles; it typically carries around 19 passengers (often fewer in VIP layouts) with a range roughly in the 450–600 nm class depending on configuration. Overall, the M600 leads on range, the S‑92 leads on passenger capacity, and the Caravan balances capacity with practical regional range.

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