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.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 2076 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 155 |
| 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) | — | 6680 | 7417 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 | — |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | 55.8 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 90 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |