Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized turboprops aimed at efficient regional travel. The 360ER typically seats about 6–9 passengers in corporate layouts and, with its extended-range configuration, offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Avanti EVO generally carries 6–9 passengers and delivers similar-to-better cruise efficiency with a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet in a higher category, designed for longer missions and more space. It commonly accommodates 10–13 passengers and provides about 3,800–3,900 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader for transcontinental and some transoceanic legs. The Robinson R66 is a light single-turbine helicopter, best suited to short-range, point-to-point access rather than long cruise legs. It typically seats 4 passengers plus a pilot (or similar arrangement) and has an approximate range near 300–350 nautical miles, varying with reserves and load.
| 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 |