Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with roughly 7,500+ nautical miles of range and typically seating about 13 to 19 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize business jet aimed at flexible regional and transcontinental travel, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually 6 to 10 passengers depending on configuration. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles; its range is typically around 450 to 500 nautical miles and it commonly carries about 16 to 19 passengers in transport seating (fewer for VIP). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to shorter hops and cost‑sensitive missions, offering roughly 300 nautical miles of range and generally seating 4 passengers plus a pilot (about 5 total). Overall, the jets deliver far greater speed and range, while the helicopters trade distance for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 6680 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |