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Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter, best suited to short‑range utility, training, and local transport. Its range is typically a few hundred miles depending on reserves and load, and passenger capacity is small, generally the pilot plus several passengers (about four). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and corporate/VIP missions. It offers materially longer range than light pistons (often in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class) and a much larger cabin, commonly seating in the mid‑teens in high‑density layouts, or fewer in VIP/EMS configurations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel with longer range than the rotorcraft here, typically around the low‑thousands of miles. Passenger capacity is usually in the 6–10 seat class, depending on interior. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter for offshore and high‑capacity transport. It generally carries more passengers than the AW189 in typical airline‑style seating and offers comparable or greater medium‑to‑long rotorcraft range, with strong payload and all‑weather capability.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats191019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines221
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.617.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140
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