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

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft designed for short‑to‑medium hops, rugged airfields, and flexible cargo or commuter work. It typically carries around 9 passengers (or a mix of passengers and freight) and has a range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high speed and intercontinental travel. In typical corporate layouts it carries about 12–19 passengers (with maximum seating higher depending on certification and interior), and its range is about 7,000–7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as North America to the Middle East or deep transoceanic routes. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine medium‑lift helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP missions where vertical takeoff and landing matters more than speed. It commonly seats about 19 passengers and offers a practical range of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, varying significantly with fuel reserves and mission equipment.

SpecGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew42
Total Seats1621
ManufacturerGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500439
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 19.79
Flight Rules—IFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.94
Useful Load (lbs)—7417
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Crew RestOptional—
Jump SeatYes—
Total Seats1621
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition4000
Thrust (lbs)18250—
No. of Engines21
FADEC—Yes
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—760
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.9—
Wingspan (ft)103—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)8.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.25—
Cabin Length (ft)56.9—
Overall Height (ft)25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—140