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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range midsize business jet designed for higher‑speed, higher‑altitude travel between major cities, typically carrying about 12 to 14 passengers with transcontinental‑class range (roughly 3,900 nautical miles). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑operators, generally seating up to 6 and offering solid regional range (about 1,400 nautical miles) at lower operating cost than a jet. The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter focused on short‑to‑medium missions and utility/charter work, usually configured for 5 occupants with practical range in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (around 350 nautical miles). The Robinson R66 is also a light turbine helicopter, typically seating 5, commonly used for training, tourism, and light utility missions, with somewhat similar but often slightly shorter typical range than the 480B (around 300 to 350 nautical miles). Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and passenger capacity, the M600 SLS sits in the middle, and the two helicopters trade speed and range for vertical‑lift flexibility.

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