Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane suited to short and remote runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with long endurance for its class (roughly around 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and conditions). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet optimized for long‑range point‑to‑point travel, usually seating about 10–14 passengers, and offering intercontinental range (about 3,900 nm). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter focused on vertical access, short sectors, and mission flexibility; it generally carries around 6–8 people including crew, with a much shorter range (on the order of 250–350 nm). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop airplane positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets, commonly seating about 6–8 passengers, with range typically around 1,400–1,700 nm. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin capacity, the King Air 360ER emphasizes versatility and runway performance, the Avanti EVO emphasizes speed and efficiency for a turboprop, and the 902 Explorer trades range for true vertical capability.
| 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 |