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Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters, while the Pilatus PC‑24 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing business aircraft. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter suited to short‑range missions and typically carries a pilot plus about four passengers, with range generally a few hundred miles depending on reserves and loading. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine transport helicopter designed for offshore and utility work; it carries far more people, commonly around 19 passengers in high‑density configurations, and offers medium range roughly in the 400–600 nautical mile class depending on fit and fuel. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop pressurized airplane aimed at owner‑operators; it typically seats one pilot plus five passengers and delivers long range for its class, roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet; it generally carries six to ten passengers (layout dependent) and combines jet speed with transcontinental‑leaning range, roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles.

SpecPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
ManufacturerPilatusPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)20761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats10—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)668022007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Min Crew112
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Cargo DoorYes——
Total Seats6521
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats10—19
Lavatory LocationFWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6—
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)3435——
No. of Engines211
Horsepower—6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.229.7—
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1—
Cabin Height (ft)5.14—
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3—
Overall Height (ft)17.411.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140