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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft suited to short and remote runways, offering long endurance for its class (roughly 1,500–2,000 nm depending on load) and typically carrying about 6–9 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with about 7,000+ nm range and a typical executive cabin fit of roughly 12–19 passengers (with higher-density options possible). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter focused on vertical access missions (corporate, EMS, law enforcement), with comparatively short range (around 300–400 nm) and usually seating about 6–8 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets, with mid‑range capability (about 1,300–1,800 nm) and typically 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. Overall, the G700 dominates range and cabin size, the King Air and Avanti balance speed and flexibility, and the 902 trades range for true VTOL access.

SpecGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats168
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameG700Avanti EVO
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001530
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats168
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats126
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Overall Height (ft)25.413.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5