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Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are both light single‑engine helicopters typically used for training, utility, and short‑range passenger missions. The 480B is generally a three‑to‑four‑seat class aircraft with a modest range suited to local and regional hops, while the R66 is a five‑seat class helicopter with a similar short‑to‑moderate range profile, often favored for straightforward private and light commercial use. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and executive transport; it carries far more people than the light singles, commonly configured around the mid‑teens in seats, and offers substantially longer range and payload capability for overwater and all‑weather operations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel; it typically seats around 6–10 passengers depending on layout and provides the longest practical trip capability of the group, with jet cruise speed and range exceeding the helicopters’ typical mission radius.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats1910
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40005000
Horsepower1983
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90