Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range business jet, optimized for fast intercity and intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the four (roughly 3,900 nautical miles) and the largest cabin capacity, typically seating about 13 passengers in executive configuration, making it best for moving groups efficiently over long distances. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter focused on offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP transport. Its range is far shorter than the jet (roughly 450–500 nautical miles, mission dependent) but it can carry the most people in high-density layouts (up to about 16–19), with flexibility for passengers, crew, and equipment, and the key advantage of vertical access. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop airplane aimed at owner-operators and short-to-medium regional travel. It typically carries 4–6 occupants and has a range around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter for short hops and utility/VIP use, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range roughly 300–350 nautical miles.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.57 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | AW189 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 651 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,413 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,413,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 2200 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | CT7-2E1 | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1983 | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 57.8 | 29.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.6 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 395 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 85 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 12.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 20 |