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

In category terms, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized twin‑engine turboprop airplanes, while the Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter. For range, the King Air 360ER is generally the longest‑leg option, optimized for extended missions and typically capable of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and conditions. The Avanti EVO is also a long‑range turboprop, commonly around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles, but real‑world legs vary with speed and loading. The R66 is far shorter‑range, usually a few hundred nautical miles (often about 300–400) and more sensitive to wind, fuel planning, and reserves. In passenger capacity, the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO both commonly seat around six to eight passengers in executive layouts (plus one or two pilots, depending on operations), whereas the R66 typically carries up to four passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the airplanes suit longer, faster point‑to‑point travel; the helicopter trades range and speed for vertical access and landing flexibility.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggio
Aircraft NameAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Standard Cabin Seats6
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines2
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.3
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Overall Height (ft)13.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2