Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet suited to long-range, high-comfort corporate travel. It typically offers intercontinental-class range around 3,900 nautical miles and seats about 13 passengers in an executive layout. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including short and rough-field capability; it generally ranges about 2,000 nautical miles and carries roughly 6 to 10 passengers depending on configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop positioned for owner-operators and shorter regional missions, with range commonly around 1,400 nautical miles and seating typically up to 6. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium, twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore transport and utility/VIP missions; its range is typically around 500 to 600 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 19 passengers. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin size among fixed-wing options, the PC-24 balances jet speed with access to challenging runways, the M600 SLS prioritizes simplicity and operating economy, and the S-92 trades speed and range for vertical access and mission flexibility.
| Spec | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | PC-24 | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 2076 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 6680 | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,619 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 440 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | No | — | — |
| Cargo Door | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 5 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.3 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 23500 | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | 5000 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 3435 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 | 760 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 52.2 | 29.7 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 55.8 | 43.2 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.6 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.1 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 23 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 17.4 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.8 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 90 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |