Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet in a different class from the helicopters listed. It is designed for intercontinental missions, with an advertised range of about 7,500 nautical miles, and typically carries roughly 10–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and utility transport. Its range is generally on the order of 450–500 nautical miles (configuration dependent), and it typically seats around 16–19 passengers in a high‑density transport cabin. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter used for short‑range transport, training, and utility work. Range is roughly 300 nautical miles, and practical passenger capacity is about 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 seats total). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter commonly used for offshore energy and search‑and‑rescue. Its range is typically around 500–600 nautical miles, and it commonly carries about 19 passengers in offshore configuration (with higher counts possible in alternate layouts).
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 7417 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 57.8 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | 140 |