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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range super‑midsize business jet, built to connect distant city pairs at high cruise speeds. It typically carries around 12–14 passengers and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, making it the clear choice here for multi‑hour, nonstop international missions. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter focused on short‑range utility and training. It usually seats about 4–5 occupants and has a range on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles, prioritizing access to confined areas over distance. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at owner‑pilots and efficient regional travel. It generally seats up to 6 and offers about 1,500 nautical miles of range, sitting between the helicopter and the jet in mission length and speed. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP missions. It commonly carries around 19 passengers and has roughly 500 nautical miles of range, trading speed and range for vertical‑lift capability and payload.

SpecPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)22007417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats521
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower6002520
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)11.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140