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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range business jet, built for fast, high-altitude travel between cities. It offers the greatest range of the group at roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and typically carries about 13–14 passengers in an executive cabin, making it best for nonstop intercontinental-style missions where helicopters would be impractical. The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles. Its range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and it commonly seats around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for short-haul corporate, EMS, and law-enforcement work. It has the shortest reach here at about 250–350 nautical miles and typically carries about 7–8 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter widely used for offshore transport and government roles. Its range is generally around 500–600 nautical miles, and it typically carries about 19 passengers (with higher-density options in some configurations).

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats1919
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000
Horsepower19832520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.8
Overall Height (ft)16.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140