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

The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and utility work. It sits in the smallest category here, with short-to-moderate range suited to local missions, and it generally carries a small group: one pilot plus up to four passengers (about five seats total depending on configuration). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine turbine helicopter positioned a step up for commercial and public‑service roles. It offers greater range than the 480B and more payload flexibility, and it is commonly configured for one or two pilots with up to six or seven passengers (often around eight or nine seats total, depending on layout and mission equipment). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and high‑capacity corporate/VIP or utility operations. It has the longest range among the three and the highest passenger capacity, typically carrying two crew with roughly 19 passengers in standard transport seating, with layouts varying by operator and mission.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140