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Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for intercontinental missions. It typically offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, and it’s configured for executive travel with a high-comfort cabin that commonly seats around 13–19 passengers, depending on layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient regional flying. Its range is much shorter, generally around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles, and it usually carries about 6–8 passengers in an executive configuration, trading long-haul capability for lower operating costs and good speed for a turboprop. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility roles rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. Its range is typically around 500–600 nautical miles (mission dependent), and it often carries roughly 12–19 passengers in transport seating, with capacity varying widely by interior, fuel reserves, and mission equipment.

SpecGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew412
Total Seats16821
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameG700Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001530439
Max Cabin Seats19719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)—37757417
DOC / nm——$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat——$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost——$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew412
Crew RestOptional——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats16821
Galley LocationFWD——
Max Cabin Seats19719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Standard Cabin Seats12619
Lavatory—No—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9—
Galley / Refreshment—No—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—24000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On Condition36004000
Thrust (lbs)18250——
No. of Engines221
FADEC—YesYes
Horsepower—8502520
Flat Rating—ISA + 28—
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.947.3—
Wingspan (ft)10347.1—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1—
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8—
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9—
Overall Height (ft)25.413.117.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.5—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140