Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66
The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are light, single‑engine utility helicopters, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light turbine helicopter; the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet in a completely different class. In range, the G700 is by far the leader, designed for intercontinental missions on the order of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, whereas the helicopters are short‑range aircraft typically suited to regional trips: the 480B and R66 are generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on fuel, payload, and conditions, and the twin‑engine 902 Explorer is also typically in that same broad few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile band. In passenger capacity, the G700 carries the most, commonly configured for around a dozen to near twenty passengers depending on layout. The 902 Explorer is next, commonly seating a pilot plus up to about seven passengers (configuration dependent). The R66 and 480B are smaller, generally seating a pilot plus about four passengers.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 3 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | G700 |
| Certification | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 |
| Crew Rest | Optional |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 |
| Engine | |
| Model | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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) | 25.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 |