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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft in the light utility/air taxi category. It is optimized for efficient regional missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with an extended range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft positioned as a high‑speed business/utility aircraft. It commonly seats around 7–9 passengers and generally offers a longer, business‑jet‑like trip capability, typically around 1,600–1,800 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter in the light helicopter category. It usually carries a pilot plus up to about 4 passengers, with a much shorter range, commonly a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 250–350), trading speed and range for vertical access and point‑to‑point utility. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and executive/VIP roles. It can carry around 12–19 passengers (layout dependent) with a typical range roughly in the 450–550 nautical mile class, prioritizing payload and overwater capability over fixed‑wing range.

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