Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet designed for long-range, high-speed point-to-point travel between cities. It typically offers seating for about 13 passengers and has an intercontinental-capable range on the order of roughly 3,900 nautical miles, making it the clear choice when distance and cruise efficiency matter most. The Robinson R66 is a light, single-engine turbine helicopter optimized for short-range missions, local shuttle work, and access to confined landing areas. It generally carries up to 4 passengers (plus a pilot) and has a range of roughly 300 nautical miles, emphasizing flexibility over endurance. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavy, twin-engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and executive or utility missions requiring high payload and redundancy. It commonly seats around 19 passengers and typically reaches on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, offering far greater capacity and all-weather/overwater capability than the R66, though with much less range and speed than the Legacy 650E.
| 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 |