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Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal and light business aviation category. It typically offers around a 1,000–1,500 nautical mile range depending on load and conditions, and seats up to six occupants including the pilot, making it suited to owner‑operators and small corporate trips between airports with runways. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at private, training, utility, and short‑hop executive use where vertical access matters more than speed or distance. Its typical range is roughly 300–400 nautical miles, and it generally carries up to five people including the pilot, with payload and fuel tradeoffs common. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore energy, search and rescue, and high‑end VIP or airline‑style transport. It commonly supports ranges on the order of 450–600+ nautical miles depending on configuration, and it can carry about 19 passengers (plus crew), prioritizing redundancy, cabin volume, and all‑weather capability.

SpecPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew12
Total Seats621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)22007417
Standard Cabin Seats419
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Max Cabin Seats19
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats521
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Max Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower6002520
Flat RatingISA + 55
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.7
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Overall Height (ft)11.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140