Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at fast regional travel. It typically offers the longest practical range of this group (roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload) and commonly seats about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout (higher in commuter configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, unimproved strips and high payload flexibility rather than speed. Its range is generally around 900–1,200 nautical miles, and it commonly carries 9 passengers (up to about 14 in high‑density commuter seating, depending on regulations and configuration). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop positioned as a high‑speed business aircraft, typically faster than conventional turboprops. Range is usually around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, with typical seating of about 6–8 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a single‑turbine helicopter for short‑range point‑to‑point missions. Range is roughly 300–400 nautical miles, and it typically carries 4 passengers plus the pilot.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 100 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35.2 |