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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter used mainly for training, patrol, and utility flying. It has the shortest range of the group (typically only a few hundred miles) and the smallest cabin, generally carrying a pilot plus about three to four passengers depending on configuration and limits. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter, commonly used for law enforcement, EMS support, and corporate shuttle work. It offers more power and redundancy than the 480B, a modestly larger cabin, and a similar to somewhat longer practical range, with seating typically around six to eight. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/large twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore oil and gas, search and rescue, and VIP transport. It provides much greater range than the light helicopters (often several hundred nautical miles with reserves) and far higher capacity, commonly around 12–19 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, not a rotorcraft, and it dominates on range (roughly 7,000+ nautical miles class) and cruise speed. Passenger capacity is typically around 13–19 in executive configurations, with far greater comfort and baggage volume than the helicopters.

SpecGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew42
Total Seats1621
ManufacturerGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)7500439
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 19.79
Flight Rules—IFR
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.94
Useful Load (lbs)—7417
Direct Operating Cost—$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Crew RestOptional—
Jump SeatYes—
Total Seats1621
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—
Standard Cabin Seats1219
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition4000
Thrust (lbs)18250—
No. of Engines21
FADEC—Yes
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—760
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)25.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—140