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Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Pilatus PC-24 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed-wing airplanes, while the Robinson R66 and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters. In category, the PC-24 is a light business jet designed for fast point-to-point travel and short/rough-field capability; the M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and efficient regional trips. The R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short-range utility, training, and private transport, whereas the S-92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore energy, search and rescue, and high-capacity transport. For range, the PC-24 typically offers the longest legs of the group at roughly around 2,000 nautical miles class, the M600 SLS follows at about 1,000–1,500 nautical miles, the S-92 is generally in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile range (often around 500+ depending on fit), and the R66 is typically a few hundred nautical miles. In passenger capacity, the PC-24 commonly seats about 6–10, the M600 SLS about 5–6, the R66 about 4–5, and the S-92 about 19.

SpecPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats6621
ManufacturerPilatusPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NamePC-24M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)20761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats10—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)668022007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Min Crew112
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatNo——
Cargo DoorYes——
Total Seats6521
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats10—19
Lavatory LocationFWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6—
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—8644—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)500036004000
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)3435——
No. of Engines211
Horsepower—6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.229.7—
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—
Overall Height (ft)17.411.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140