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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.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit3222
Min Crew4112
Total Seats1621621
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700AW189PC-24S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006512076439
Max Cabin Seats19191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155440155
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 RulesIFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4112
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1621621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19191019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Standard Cabin Seats1219619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition400050004000
Thrust (lbs)182503435
No. of Engines2221
FADECYesYesYes
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Flat RatingISA + 23
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.852.2
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)56.923
Overall Height (ft)25.416.617.417.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17