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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft best suited to regional missions and short or unimproved runways, offering long endurance for its class (roughly around 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload) and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in a commuter‑style executive cabin. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with range on the order of about 7,000–8,000 nautical miles and a high-end layout commonly carrying roughly 12–16 passengers (with higher-density seating possible). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop executive aircraft positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets for speed and efficiency, generally offering about 1,000–1,700 nautical miles of range and seating typically 6–8 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter focused on short‑range, point‑to‑point access, with range roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class and capacity for a pilot plus about 4 passengers (often described as five seats total including the pilot).

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