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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piaggio Avanti EVO are both pressurized twin‑turboprop airplanes, typically used for business and special-mission roles. The King Air 360ER is generally positioned as a utility-focused aircraft with long endurance for its class, offering roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves, and commonly seating about 6–9 passengers. The Avanti EVO is a faster, sleek twin‑turboprop often chosen for business travel; it typically carries about 6–9 passengers as well, with range commonly around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter aimed at short-range transport and utility work, usually carrying a pilot plus up to four passengers, with typical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine medium-lift helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. It carries far more people—often around 12–19 passengers in typical configurations—with a range commonly around 500–600+ nautical miles depending on fit and reserves.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)37757417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140