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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for runway flexibility and high‑utility missions; it typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers with a long range around 1,600–1,800 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for comfort and long stages; it commonly seats 10 to 13 passengers and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader for intercontinental-style trips. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑performance personal and small‑business aircraft; it generally carries 5 to 6 passengers with about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on short-range, point‑to‑point access; it typically seats 4 passengers plus a pilot and has an approximate range of 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin capacity, the King Air balances capacity with versatility, the M600 prioritizes efficiency for smaller groups, and the R66 trades range for vertical-lift access.

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