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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for regional business and utility flying. It generally carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers long endurance for its class, with range on the order of roughly 1,500 to 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in a higher category, usually seating around 10 to 14 passengers, and it delivers intercontinental-style capability with typical range around 3,900 nautical miles. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore and SAR/VIP roles; in transport layouts it commonly carries around 12 to 16 passengers, with practical range roughly 450 to 500 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavier, long‑range offshore helicopter; it typically carries about 16 to 19 passengers and offers similar or slightly greater mission radius than the AW189, with typical range around 500 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin size among fixed‑wing, while the AW189 and S‑92 trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats1919
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140