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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short, rugged routes; it typically offers roughly 900–1,200 nm of range and commonly carries about 9 passengers (up to around 14 depending on configuration and regulations). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for faster point‑to‑point travel and some rough/short‑field capability; it generally delivers about 1,700–2,000 nm of range and typically seats 6–10 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft emphasizing owner‑pilot operations; it is usually around 1,000–1,600 nm in range (mission dependent) and commonly carries 4–6 passengers in executive seating (up to 6 total seats). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it has a typical range around 500–600 nm and commonly carries about 12–19 passengers depending on cabin layout.

SpecPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
ManufacturerPilatusPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)20761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)668022007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew112
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6521
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines211
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.229.7
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.14
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3
Overall Height (ft)17.411.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140