Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to short and medium missions from smaller airports; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers and offers long turboprop endurance (roughly up to 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and conditions). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it generally seats 10–19 in executive layouts (up to about 19) and has a range around 7,500 nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets; it commonly carries 6–9 passengers and typically ranges around 1,400–1,800 nm. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; it can be configured for roughly 12–19 passengers (higher in utility layouts) but has much shorter range than the fixed‑wing aircraft, typically on the order of 500–600 nm, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to remote landing sites.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 8 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 1530 | 439 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 7417 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 19.79 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.94 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 3,068 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 8 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 47.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | 47.1 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 35.2 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 775 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |