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.
| Spec | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 8644 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | No |
| Model | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| 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 |