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Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. It generally offers a practical range on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles (with reserves depending on fit) and is commonly configured for roughly 12–16 passengers in a transport cabin, trading speed and altitude for vertical access and hover capability. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet aimed at regional corporate and special-mission flying. It cruises much faster than either helicopter and typically reaches around 2,000 nautical miles of range, usually seating about 6–10 passengers in an executive layout (more in high‑density or medevac configurations), but it requires runways rather than helipads. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger, heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and high-utilization roles. It typically carries more people than the AW189, often around 16–19 passengers, with a broadly similar ballpark range (roughly 500+ nautical miles depending on configuration), emphasizing payload and cabin volume over the AW189 while remaining slower than the PC‑24.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)66807417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats191019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines221
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.617.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90