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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane typically used for regional corporate or special‑mission flying. It trades jet speed for runway flexibility and lower operating cost, and generally carries about 6–9 passengers with a long-range capability around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental comfort and speed. It typically seats 13 passengers (often configured 10–13) and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader here for nonstop distance and cabin size among the fixed‑wing options. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter primarily for utility, training, and short‑range transport. It usually carries 4–5 occupants total and has a much shorter range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles. It carries far more than the Enstrom—often 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts—with range typically in the 450–500+ nautical mile class depending on configuration.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.57
Min Crew1
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerLeonardo
Aircraft NameAW189
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower1983
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85