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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and the Piaggio Avanti EVO are both pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The 360ER emphasizes versatility and endurance, with an approximate range around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, while the Avanti EVO generally offers similar or slightly higher cruise efficiency and a range roughly in the 1,700–1,900 nautical mile class. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips and cargo/passenger flexibility rather than speed or pressurization. It commonly seats 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter configuration) and has a typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP missions. It usually carries about 12–19 passengers depending on configuration, with a practical range commonly in the 500–600 nautical mile class, trading fixed‑wing speed and range for vertical lift and access.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)37757417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140