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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

In category, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft, while the Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop, and the Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter. For range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest‑legged of the group (on the order of roughly 1,500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves), the Avanti EVO is also long‑range but typically a bit shorter in real‑world missions, and the M600 SLS is competitive for a single (often around the 1,000–1,400 nautical mile class). The R66 has the shortest range, usually only a few hundred nautical miles, and is more constrained by speed and fuel capacity but offers vertical access. For passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER commonly carries 6–9 occupants, the Avanti EVO typically seats about 6–9, the M600 SLS is usually configured for about 4–6 plus a pilot, and the R66 generally carries a pilot plus up to 4 passengers.

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