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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range business jet designed for fast, high-altitude point-to-point travel between airports with suitable runways, while the Sikorsky S-92 is a twin‑engine medium-lift helicopter built for vertical takeoff and landing, often used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions where landing infrastructure is limited. In range terms, the Legacy 650E typically offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop intercontinental legs under favorable conditions, whereas an S-92 is generally in the several-hundred–nautical-mile class (often around 500 nm, depending on configuration, reserves, and payload), optimized for regional missions rather than long cross-country flights. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E is commonly configured for about 13 passengers in an executive cabin, prioritizing comfort and amenities, while the S-92 can carry more people in a transport layout—often around 19 passengers—though executive/VIP configurations may seat fewer to allow more space.

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