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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.

SpecSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 19.79
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerSikorsky
Aircraft NameS-92
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats19
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7417
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats19
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000
Horsepower2520
No. of Engines1
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Overall Height (ft)17.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140