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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes and low operating cost. It typically carries about 9 passengers (up to roughly 14 in high‑density setups) and offers a moderate range around the 900–1,000 nm class, depending on payload and configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and premium personal travel; it generally seats about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot and has a longer typical range than the Caravan, roughly around 1,400 nm. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and corporate/VIP missions; it commonly carries about 12–16 passengers and has a shorter range than fixed‑wing aircraft, broadly in the 400–500 nm class. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, usually accommodating around 12–19 passengers (with higher maximum layouts possible) and offering a range on the order of 7,000+ nm, far exceeding the others.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew411
Total Seats16216
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameG700AW189M600
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006511406
Max Cabin Seats1919—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 15.57$ 2.19
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.74$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,413$ 603
Useful Load (lbs)——2200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Crew RestOptional——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats16215
Galley LocationFWD—MID
Max Cabin Seats1919—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Lavatory——No
Cabin Pressure (psi)——5.6
Galley / Refreshment——Refreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On Condition40003600
Thrust (lbs)18250——
No. of Engines221
FADEC—YesNo
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983600
Flat Rating——ISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.829.7
Wingspan (ft)103—43.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)8.2—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25—4
Cabin Length (ft)56.9—12.3
Overall Height (ft)25.416.611.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—20
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—