Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range business jet, suited to intercity and transoceanic missions, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and a typical passenger load around 13 (up to about 14). The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility transport; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in high-density layouts (fewer in executive configurations) and has an approximate range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles depending on fuel and mission profile. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle roles; it commonly seats about 7–8 passengers (configuration dependent) and offers roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter for private and light commercial use, generally seating 4–5 occupants and providing about 300 nautical miles of range (often somewhat more with auxiliary fuel, but mission-dependent).
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,413,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 395 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 85 |