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Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Gulfstream G700 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 7,000–7,500 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 12–19 passengers in executive configurations (with higher-density layouts possible). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner-operators and short to mid-range missions, with about 1,400 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 6. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility roles; it typically carries about 16–19 passengers and has a practical range on the order of ~450–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy/medium-lift twin helicopter widely used for offshore transport and SAR; it commonly seats around 19 passengers and offers a broadly similar helicopter-class range, often ~500 nautical miles depending on configuration. In summary, the G700 dominates range and cabin comfort for point-to-point global travel, the M600 emphasizes efficiency and simplicity, and the AW189 and S‑92 trade speed and range for vertical lift and mission flexibility.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit3222
Min Crew4112
Total Seats1621621
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700AW189M600S-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006511406439
Max Cabin Seats191919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1219419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 2.19$ 19.79
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 603$ 3,068
Useful Load (lbs)22007417
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4112
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1621521
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats1219419
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition400036004000
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines2211
FADECYesNoYes
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19836002520
Flat RatingISA + 55
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
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)25.416.611.317.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19520
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140