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Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston-powered single-engine helicopter suited to training and short utility missions; it offers the shortest range in this group and typically carries about four passengers plus a pilot. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine aircraft commonly used for law enforcement, EMS support, and corporate shuttles; it generally provides more range and speed than the 480B and typically seats around five to seven passengers plus crew, depending on interior. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium twin designed for offshore transport and SAR; it has substantially greater range than the two light helicopters and commonly carries roughly 16 to 19 passengers in high-density configurations (or fewer in executive/EMS layouts). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin built for offshore and long-range utility/SAR; it is the largest here, with the longest typical range and payload capability, and usually seats about 19 passengers in offshore configuration (with alternative layouts possible).

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats1919
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140