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Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are light single‑engine helicopters, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine transport helicopter; the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet, so it sits in a different category focused on fast, longer‑distance travel. In range terms, the PC‑24 typically offers the longest reach (roughly around 2,000 nautical miles class, depending on load and reserves), making it best for cross‑country trips. The S‑92 generally provides the next tier of range for a helicopter (often around the 500–600 nautical mile class), aimed at offshore and utility transport. The R66 and Enstrom 480B are shorter‑range, commonly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, suited to regional hops, training, and local utility missions. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Enstrom 480B and R66 usually carry about four to five occupants including the pilot, the PC‑24 typically carries one to two crew plus about six to eight passengers in executive layout, and the S‑92 carries two crew plus a much larger cabin load, commonly around 19 passengers in airliner‑style seating (or fewer in VIP/mission configurations).

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