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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop suited to short and medium business missions, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers with a long‑range capability around 1,500 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet focused on longer nonstop travel, generally accommodating 12 to 14 passengers and offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader here for intercontinental-style legs. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at short‑range flexibility rather than distance, usually seating 4 passengers plus a pilot with practical ranges commonly in the 300 to 350 nautical mile class. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, VIP, and utility transport, carrying far more people than the R66—often around 16 to 19 passengers in typical configurations—with range generally in the 500+ nautical mile range depending on fit and reserves.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140