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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet, while the Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine helicopter, and the Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are medium-to-heavy twin-engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility transport. In range, the Legacy 650E is in a different class, typically offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles, enabling long nonstop trips. The AW189 generally delivers around 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and the S-92 is broadly similar, often around 500 nautical miles in typical transport missions. The Enstrom 480B is much shorter-range, commonly on the order of about 200–300 nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows the same pattern: the Legacy 650E typically seats about 13 passengers in an executive layout. The Enstrom 480B usually carries a pilot plus up to 4 passengers. The AW189 is commonly configured for around 16–19 passengers, while the larger S-92 is often configured for about 19 passengers (and can be arranged for more in high-density roles).

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