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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range, fixed‑wing business jet designed for point‑to‑point travel between distant cities. It typically carries around 13 passengers (often configured for 8–14) and offers intercontinental-class range of roughly 3,900 nautical miles, making it the clear choice when speed and long nonstop legs matter. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles. It generally seats about 16–19 passengers depending on layout, with a typical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter optimized for short hops, training, and private use. It carries about 4 passengers plus a pilot (around 5 seats total) and has a typical range of roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter widely used for offshore transport and search and rescue. It commonly seats about 19 passengers and offers a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles, with strong payload and all‑weather capability compared with smaller helicopters.

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