Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets, while the Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop and the Sikorsky S-92 is a medium-lift twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, VIP, and utility missions. In range, the G700 leads by a wide margin at roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop missions. The Legacy 650E is also long-range but shorter, around 3,900 nautical miles, well-suited to transcontinental and some transoceanic routes with fewer constraints. The M600 SLS has a much shorter range, about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, optimized for regional point-to-point flying into smaller airports. The S-92’s range is far lower than the fixed-wing aircraft, roughly 500+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, but it trades speed and range for vertical lift and access to helipads and remote sites. Passenger capacity also differs: the G700 typically carries about 13–19, the Legacy 650E about 13–14, the M600 SLS usually 5–6, and the S-92 commonly seats around 12–19 depending on configuration.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 1406 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 | 7417 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| 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 | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | No | Yes |
| Horsepower | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 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 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |