Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Gulfstream G700 is a long-range ultra-long-haul business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles and typically seating about 12–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light/midsize business jet aimed at regional to transcontinental missions; its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles (depending on load and reserves) and it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers in corporate configuration. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are medium helicopters primarily used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; they trade speed and range for vertical-lift access. AW189 range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles with typical passenger capacity around 16–19. The S-92 is larger, generally offering about 19 passengers and range roughly 500 nautical miles (mission dependent). In short, the G700 leads on range and high-speed point-to-point travel between major airports, the PC-24 fits shorter runway and regional flexibility, and the AW189/S-92 excel where helipads, ships, and remote sites require vertical operations.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 2076 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 6680 | 7417 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
| 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 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | 90 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — | 140 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 | — |