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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 Seats10—19
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 Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Min Crew112
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Cargo DoorYes——
Total Seats6521
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats10—19
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
Horsepower—6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
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