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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and unimproved runways, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers with a long turboprop range on the order of roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 13 passengers (often up to 14), and offers intercontinental capability around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, prioritizing speed and cabin volume over runway flexibility. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, usually seating around 4 to 5 people, with a comparatively short range (generally a few hundred nautical miles) but the unique advantage of vertical access for remote sites. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop (personal/light business) aircraft, typically carrying 4 to 6 passengers, with a range commonly around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, balancing efficiency and simplicity against the redundancy and payload flexibility of twin‑engine options.

SpecPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 2.19
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiper
Aircraft NameM600
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2200
Standard Cabin Seats4
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats5
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNo
ModelPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower600
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.7
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20