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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Enstrom 480B and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing jets; that category difference largely drives range and capacity. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter intended for short missions and training/utility work, typically carrying about four to five people with a comparatively short range (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles). The AW189 is a much larger twin‑engine medium helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and executive transport, generally accommodating a larger cabin load (often mid‑teens depending on fit) and offering longer helicopter-range capability, roughly several hundred nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility and shorter-field operations, usually seating around six to ten passengers, with a range in the roughly 2,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, typically configured for around 10–19 passengers, and it leads the group in range by a wide margin, around 7,000+ nautical miles, suited to intercontinental missions.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew411
Total Seats16216
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameG700AW189PC-24
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006512076
Max Cabin Seats191910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.57$ 3.71
Flight Rules—IFR—
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.74$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost—$ 2,413$ 1,619
Useful Load (lbs)——6680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Crew RestOptional—No
Jump SeatYes—No
Total Seats16216
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats191910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—FWD
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo Door——Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On Condition40005000
Thrust (lbs)18250—3435
No. of Engines222
FADEC—YesYes
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983—
Flat Rating——ISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.852.2
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)25.416.617.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—90
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17