Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range fixed‑wing business jet designed primarily for comfortable, high-speed point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries about 13 passengers in a private-jet cabin layout and offers an intercontinental-class range of roughly 3,900 nautical miles, making it best suited to longer routes where speed and cabin comfort matter most. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at short-range, flexible operations such as urban transport, law enforcement, and utility missions. Passenger capacity is commonly around 6 to 7 occupants, and typical range is on the order of about 300 nautical miles, emphasizing access and maneuverability over distance. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, medium-lift twin helicopter built for offshore transport and VIP or search-and-rescue roles. It generally carries around 19 passengers in an airline-style configuration (often fewer in VIP layouts) and has a typical range around 500 nautical miles, trading jet-like speed for vertical-lift capability and higher rotorcraft payload.
| Spec | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 760 |
| Dimensions | |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 140 |