407GXi vs S-92
The S-92 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Bell Textron 407GXi (introduced 2018) beside the Sikorsky S-92 (introduced 2004) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the S-92 carries more passengers. We line the numbers up below, then translate them into the mission each aircraft actually wins.
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407GXi vs S-92: the key differences
- The S-92 delivers 63% more range (407GXi: 330 nm; S-92: 539 nm).
- The S-92 delivers 14% more cruise speed (407GXi: 133 kt; S-92: 151 kt).
- The S-92 delivers 171% more passenger capacity (407GXi: 7 seats; S-92: 19 seats).
- The 407GXi is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2004 for the S-92), a gap of 14 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The S-92 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (26,500 lbs versus 5,250 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
- The two differ in powerplant layout: the 407GXi runs 1 engine against 2 on the S-92 — a factor in redundancy, maintenance scope and operating cost.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the S-92 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the S-92 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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407GXi vs S-92: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the 407GXi or the S-92?
The S-92 has the longer published range — 539 nm versus 330 nm for the 407GXi.
Does the 407GXi or S-92 seat more passengers?
The S-92 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 19 seats, compared with 7 on the 407GXi.
Which is faster, the 407GXi or the S-92?
The S-92 cruises faster, at 151 kt versus 133 kt for the 407GXi.
Which is newer, the 407GXi or the S-92?
The 407GXi is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2004 for the S-92.
Is the 407GXi or the S-92 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the S-92 is the larger aircraft — 26,500 lbs versus 5,250 lbs for the 407GXi.
Should I buy the 407GXi or the S-92?
On published specifications the S-92 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The 407GXi can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the 407GXi vs S-92?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.