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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for utility and longer legs; the Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a pressurized twin‑turboprop, but tuned more toward fast executive transport; the Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft; and the Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at short‑range missions and vertical access rather than cross‑country efficiency. On range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest‑legged of the group (roughly on the order of 1,500–1,800 nm depending on configuration and reserves), with the Avanti EVO next (about 1,400–1,700 nm). The M600 SLS typically trails those twins but still offers substantial cross‑country capability for a single (around 1,000–1,400 nm). The Enstrom 480B is far shorter‑range (commonly a few hundred nautical miles). For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO usually seat the most (typically 6–9 depending on interior), the M600 SLS commonly carries about 5–6, and the 480B generally carries 4–5 including the pilot.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301406
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37752200
Standard Cabin Seats64
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats85
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)36003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.329.7
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.84
Cabin Length (ft)14.912.3
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165