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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a pressurized business/utility aircraft with strong short‑field capability. It generally offers the longest range of the three at roughly up to about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles (depending on payload, reserves, and conditions) and typically accommodates about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with flexibility for special missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a twin‑engine turboprop, but optimized for speed and efficiency in a sleek, pressurized business aircraft category. Its typical range is broadly in the same neighborhood as the King Air family—often around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles—and it usually seats about 6–8 passengers in a club configuration, emphasizing cabin comfort and fast cruise for a turboprop. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine, pressurized turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and light business use. It generally has the shortest range of the three, roughly around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles, and typically carries about 4–6 passengers depending on loading and layout.

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