Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are long-range business airplanes, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are helicopters aimed at short- to medium-range missions. In range, the Legacy 650E is the clear leader, typically capable of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, suited to intercontinental-style legs. The Avanti EVO is also a strong cross-country aircraft, commonly around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The 902 Explorer is far shorter-range, generally in the mid-hundreds of nautical miles (often about 300–400 nm depending on fit and reserves), and the R66 is similar or a bit higher in many configurations, often around 300–350 nm. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E usually seats about 13 passengers in a typical executive layout, making it the most accommodating. The Avanti EVO commonly carries 7–9 passengers depending on configuration. The 902 Explorer is typically configured for about 7–8 occupants including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is smaller, typically up to 5 seats including the pilot.