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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet, optimized for long-range corporate travel. It typically carries about 13 passengers and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it best suited to nonstop intercity or transoceanic-capable missions with a full cabin. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or rougher runways. It generally seats around 8–10 passengers in executive layouts and delivers about 2,000 nautical miles of range, fitting regional and medium-haul business trips with strong airport-access flexibility. The Enstrom 480B is a single-turbine helicopter aimed at utility, training, and short-haul transport. It usually accommodates 4–5 occupants and has on the order of 300 nautical miles of range, ideal for local missions and point-to-point access without runways. The Robinson R66 is also a single-turbine helicopter, commonly configured for 4–5 occupants, with a similar short-range profile around 300 nautical miles, focused on economical short hops, tourism, and light utility work.

SpecPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 3.71
Min Crew1
Total Seats6
ManufacturerPilatus
Aircraft NamePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)6680
Standard Cabin Seats6
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Total Seats6
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats10
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)52.2
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Overall Height (ft)17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90