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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter in the utility/training category. It is typically used for short hops and local missions, with a practical range on the order of a few hundred miles and seating generally for about four to five people including the pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a much larger twin‑engine medium helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it carries far more passengers (often around 12–19 depending on layout) and has a longer helicopter-class range, commonly roughly 500–600 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for flexibility and short/rough-field capability. It generally offers transcontinental-style range (roughly 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles) and typically seats about six to ten passengers in executive configurations. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large-cabin business jet, optimized for intercontinental travel, with published range around 7,500 nautical miles and cabins configured for roughly 12–19 passengers (with higher-density options possible).

SpecGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew412
Total Seats16621
ManufacturerGulfstreamPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700PC-24S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75002076439
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats16621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats191019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
ModelPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition50004000
Thrust (lbs)182503435
No. of Engines221
FADECYesYes
Flat RatingISA + 23
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)25.417.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140