Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter primarily suited to short‑range utility, training, and local passenger missions. Its typical range is in the few‑hundred‑mile class, and practical passenger capacity is small, generally one pilot plus up to four passengers, with limited baggage and cabin volume compared with larger twins. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for longer‑range, higher‑payload commercial roles such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and executive shuttle. It offers substantially greater range than the 480B (commonly several hundred nautical miles, mission‑dependent) and a much larger cabin, typically configured for around 16–19 passengers or fewer with more fuel, baggage, or special mission equipment. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet rather than a helicopter, trading vertical‑lift capability for much higher cruise speed and longer range, commonly around the 2,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on load. Passenger capacity is typically about 6–10 in executive layouts (more in high‑density), with superior pressurization and baggage volume for point‑to‑point travel.