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Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are medium twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions, while the Pilatus PC‑24 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing business aircraft (the PC‑24 a light jet, the M600 a single‑engine turboprop). In range, the AW189 typically offers roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on cabin fit and reserves, whereas the larger S‑92 is commonly in the ~500–600+ nautical mile class in passenger transport configurations. The PC‑24 generally exceeds both helicopters, with about 2,000 nautical miles class range (depending on payload and reserves), making it best suited to longer point‑to‑point travel. The M600 SLS sits between helicopters and the jet, typically around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles class. For passenger capacity, the AW189 usually seats about 16–19 passengers, and the S‑92 typically around 19 with higher maximum seating in some layouts. The PC‑24 is commonly configured for about 6–10 passengers (higher density possible), while the M600 SLS is typically 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers in standard seating.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew1112
Total Seats216621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatusPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65120761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1910—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats196419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)—668022007417
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1112
Total Seats216521
Max Cabin Seats1910—19
Standard Cabin Seats196419
Lavatory—1 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—No——
Cargo Door—Yes——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—FWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.35.6—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2350012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644—
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000500036004000
Horsepower1983—6002520
No. of Engines2211
Flat Rating—ISA + 23ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)—3435——
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.229.7—
Overall Height (ft)16.617.411.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395—165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85——140
Wingspan (ft)—55.843.2—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)—5.64.1—
Cabin Height (ft)—5.14—
Cabin Length (ft)—2312.3—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—9020—