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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane suited to short and rough fields, typically carrying about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and rules, with a practical range roughly around 900–1,200 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light twin‑engine business jet optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel, usually seating about 6–10 passengers, and offering a much longer and faster mission profile, commonly around 1,800–2,000 nm range. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, generally carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a shorter typical range on the order of 300–350 nm and strong flexibility for landing close to the destination without runways. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine medium helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and transport roles, often configured for about 16–19 passengers, with medium helicopter range commonly around 500–600 nm, emphasizing payload, all‑weather capability, and safety redundancy over speed.

SpecPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
ManufacturerPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats621
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140