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.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | M600 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 2.19 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 603 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | No |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 57.8 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | — | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | — | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 16.6 | 11.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | 20 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |