Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston-powered single-engine helicopter best suited to training and short-range utility flying. It typically carries a pilot plus up to two or three passengers (depending on configuration) and offers a relatively modest range on the order of a few hundred miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter in a higher capability class than the Enstrom, aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate missions. It generally seats a pilot plus several passengers (often around five to seven total seats, mission-dependent) and has a moderate range broadly comparable to other light twins, typically a few hundred miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin-turboprop fixed-wing business aircraft rather than a helicopter. It carries more passengers in pressurized comfort (commonly six to nine) and delivers substantially longer range, typically well over 1,000 miles. The Sikorsky S-92 is a large twin-engine medium/heavy helicopter for offshore transport and SAR. It carries the most people (often around 19 passengers in transport layouts) with long helicopter range, typically several hundred miles and generally exceeding light helicopters.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 100 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 47.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |