Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter, and the Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop aircraft. In range, the G700 leads as an ultra‑long‑range jet capable of roughly 7,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration, suited to intercontinental nonstop missions. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range jet at about 3,900 nautical miles, typically used for transcontinental and some transatlantic flights. The M600 SLS offers substantially shorter range, roughly 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, optimized for regional point‑to‑point travel into smaller airports. The AW189’s range is much shorter than fixed‑wing aircraft, on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, but it excels at vertical lift missions such as offshore or remote access. For passenger capacity, the G700 typically seats around 13–19, the Legacy 650E about 13, the AW189 commonly carries up to around 16–19 (mission dependent), and the M600 SLS generally seats up to 6.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | M600 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | $ 2.19 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | $ 603 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | No |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 57.8 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | — | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | — | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 16.6 | 11.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | 20 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |