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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.

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