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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.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggio
Aircraft NameAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Standard Cabin Seats6
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines2
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