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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short regional hops; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on layout and has a range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, commonly seating around 12–19 passengers (with higher-density options) and offering roughly 7,000+ nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light “super versatile” business jet optimized for shorter runways and mixed passenger/cargo use; it generally carries about 6–10 passengers and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it typically seats about 12–19 passengers and has a much shorter fixed‑wing‑equivalent reach, roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Overall, the G700 leads on range and speed, the PC‑24 balances access and jet performance, the Caravan emphasizes simplicity and payload on short routes, and the S‑92 trades range for vertical-lift flexibility.

SpecGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew412
Total Seats16621
ManufacturerGulfstreamPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700PC-24S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75002076439
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats16621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
ModelPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition50004000
Thrust (lbs)182503435
No. of Engines221
FADECYesYes
Flat RatingISA + 23
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.952.2
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)56.923
Overall Height (ft)25.417.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140