Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large, long-range business jet. It typically carries about 13 passengers and is built for intercity and transcontinental missions, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range—far beyond the others here. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at efficient regional travel. It generally seats 5 to 6 people and offers about 1,600 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to longer trips than most rotorcraft but far shorter than the Legacy 650E. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter. It commonly carries around 7 passengers and is optimized for short to medium missions (such as EMS, law enforcement, or utility work), with range on the order of 300–350 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter, typically carrying about 4 passengers, with a similar short‑range profile of roughly 300–350 nautical miles, emphasizing simplicity and cost efficiency over capacity or long-distance travel.
| Spec | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 |
| Galley Location | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 8644 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | No |
| Model | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 260 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 20 |