Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Embraer Legacy 650E and Pilatus PC-24 are midsize business jets, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer and Robinson R66 are turbine helicopters oriented toward short-range, point-to-point access. In category terms, the Legacy 650E is a long-range executive jet optimized for comfortable cabin travel and higher cruise speeds; the PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed to mix business-jet performance with access to shorter or less-prepared runways. The Legacy 650E typically offers the longest range of this group at roughly 3,900 nautical miles and seats about 13 passengers in common executive layouts. The PC-24 generally ranges around 2,000 nautical miles and is usually configured for about 6 to 10 passengers, depending on interior and mission. The MD 902 Explorer, a twin-engine helicopter, is far shorter-legged—often on the order of 300 to 400 nautical miles—and commonly carries around 7 to 8 people. The Robinson R66, a smaller single-engine helicopter, typically carries 4 to 5 occupants with range roughly in the 300-nautical-mile class.