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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range business jet, optimized for intercity and international travel. It typically carries about 13 passengers (often arranged for 8–12 in executive layouts) and offers roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader for distance and cabin capacity among the four. The Sikorsky S-92 is a large, twin‑engine transport helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and executive/VIP missions. It generally seats about 19 passengers (VIP configurations often fewer) with a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles, giving it the highest rotorcraft passenger capacity but far less range than the jet. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter suited to training and utility work. It usually seats 4–5 occupants with an approximate range near 200–300 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter commonly used for utility and private missions. It typically carries 4–5 occupants and has a range around 300–350 nautical miles, generally exceeding the 480B for speed and range while remaining far smaller than the S-92.

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