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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercity and intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 8–14 passengers in executive comfort and offers roughly 3,900 nm of range, prioritizing speed, cabin volume, and baggage capacity. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet, positioned below the Legacy in cabin size and range but notable for short/rough-field capability. It commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and has an approximate 2,000 nm range (varying by load and reserves), making it well suited to regional point-to-point travel into smaller airports. The Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium twin helicopter optimized for offshore and utility transport. In passenger configuration it typically carries around 16–19 passengers, with range generally in the ~450–500 nm class depending on payload and fuel. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger heavy twin helicopter used heavily for offshore and SAR roles. It usually seats about 19 passengers and offers a similar order-of-magnitude range to the AW189 (often ~500 nm, mission dependent), with greater size and lift capability.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameAW189PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6512076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats191019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Useful Load (lbs)—66807417
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats191019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.3—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—23500—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000
Horsepower1983—2520
No. of Engines221
Flat Rating—ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.852.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.617.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)48——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395—775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85—140
Wingspan (ft)—55.8—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)—5.6—
Cabin Height (ft)—5.1—
Cabin Length (ft)—23—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—90—