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Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 7,500 nautical miles and typically carries a smaller group in high comfort, generally configured for about 8 to 19 passengers depending on layout. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. Its range is much shorter than the G700—on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often around 450–500 nm, mission‑dependent)—but it can carry a relatively high number of people for vertical lift operations, commonly up to about 16–19 passengers in an airline-style cabin (configuration dependent). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane positioned as a personal and owner‑flown aircraft. Its range is typically around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles (depending on speed and reserves) and it usually seats up to 6 occupants.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew411
Total Seats16216
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameG700AW189M600
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006511406
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12194
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 2.19
Flight RulesIFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 603
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats16215
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats12194
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On Condition40003600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines221
FADECYesNo
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983600
Flat RatingISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.829.7
Wingspan (ft)10343.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.254
Cabin Length (ft)56.912.3
Overall Height (ft)25.416.611.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85