Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at short‑range utility and training missions; it typically carries a pilot plus three passengers and is suited to regional hops rather than long trips. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport and VIP/utility roles; it has a much longer helicopter range than the Enstrom and commonly carries around 19 passengers in airliner‑style seating (with lower counts in VIP layouts). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft, faster and more efficient than most turboprops, generally configured for about 6 to 9 passengers and capable of medium‑range missions on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, offering intercontinental range (around 7,000+ nautical miles) and typically seating about 13 to 19 passengers, with maximum configurations higher, making it the clear leader in range and cabin space among these four.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 8 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 1530 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 7417 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 8 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 47.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | 47.1 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |