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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a fixed‑wing, single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional transport. It offers the longest range among these four in many configurations (often on the order of 900–1,200+ nautical miles) and commonly seats around 9 passengers plus 1–2 crew, depending on interior and regulatory limits. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and light utility roles. Its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles and it typically carries about 4–5 people including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter with performance and operating costs suited to private, tourism, and utility missions. Range is also typically a few hundred nautical miles, and seating is usually 4–5 including the pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine turbine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and VIP/airline‑style transport. It has significantly greater range than light helicopters (often roughly 500+ nautical miles) and a much higher capacity, commonly around 19 passengers plus crew.

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