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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.

SpecGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit3
Min Crew4
Total Seats16
ManufacturerGulfstream
Aircraft NameG700
CertificationIn Development
Max Range (nm)7500
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats16
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats12
Engine
ModelPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On Condition
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines2
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