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Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training and utility flying. It carries about four people including the pilot and has a relatively short range, roughly a few hundred miles (around 250–350 miles depending on reserves and conditions). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine turbine helicopter with higher cruise speed and more capability; it typically seats one or two pilots plus up to six or seven passengers, with a moderate range often around 300–400 miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet in a different category entirely, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. It commonly carries six to ten passengers (depending on layout) and offers long range, roughly around 2,000 miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport and VIP/utility roles; it typically carries around 19 passengers (plus crew) and has a longer helicopter range than the light models, often about 500–600 miles.

SpecPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
ManufacturerPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew12
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Cargo DoorYes—
Total Seats621
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3—
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center—
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500—
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)50004000
Flat RatingISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)3435—
No. of Engines21
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—760
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2—
Wingspan (ft)55.8—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)5.6—
Cabin Height (ft)5.1—
Cabin Length (ft)23—
Overall Height (ft)17.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—140