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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are light helicopters aimed at short to moderate missions with vertical access. The 480B typically carries a pilot plus about four passengers and is best suited to regional hops, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The R66 is similar in role but usually seats a pilot plus four passengers; its practical range is also typically a few hundred nautical miles, varying with configuration and conditions. The Pilatus PC-24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for flexible operations, including shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It commonly carries about six to eight passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and offers medium-long range, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles class depending on passengers and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is a large-cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on intercontinental travel. It typically accommodates around 10 to 19 passengers in executive configurations and is capable of approximately 7,000+ nautical miles range, enabling nonstop routes such as New York to Dubai or Los Angeles to London under favorable conditions.

SpecGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats166
ManufacturerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameG700PC-24
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75002076
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats166
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Standard Cabin Seats126
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
ModelPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)182503435
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.952.2
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)56.923
Overall Height (ft)25.417.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17