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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes; its range is roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, and it typically carries 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts (often fewer for cargo or mixed missions). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and a typical cabin configuration of around 10–19 passengers (with high‑density options higher). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter focused on short‑range vertical-lift missions; it generally has about 300–400 nautical miles of range and seats about 7–8 occupants including the pilot(s), depending on configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, offering roughly 1,400 nautical miles of range and usually seating 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, emphasizing owner-operator capability and shorter runway flexibility compared with jets.

SpecGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats166
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameG700M600
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001406
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats124
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Flight RulesIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats165
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats124
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines21
FADECNo
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.929.7
Wingspan (ft)10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.254
Cabin Length (ft)56.912.3
Overall Height (ft)25.411.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165