Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are both business jets, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at short-range, point-to-point missions with vertical access. For range, the Legacy 650E is the long-haul option at roughly 3,900 nautical miles, suitable for transcontinental and some transatlantic routes. The Avanti EVO sits in the mid-to-long range turboprop class at about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, favoring efficient regional trips and shorter runways. The 902 Explorer is far shorter-range, typically a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, but trades that for the ability to land virtually anywhere. In passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E commonly seats around 13 passengers in executive configuration (with higher-density layouts possible). The Avanti EVO is typically arranged for about 7 to 9 passengers. The 902 Explorer generally carries about 1 to 7 occupants depending on mission kit and seating.