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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically set up for roughly 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with a practical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles. It prioritizes rugged, short‑field operations over speed and cabin comfort. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large business jet, usually seating about 13–14 passengers in executive layouts, with an approximate range near 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. It offers the greatest range and highest cruise performance of the group. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, generally carrying 4–5 occupants, with a typical range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. It is optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point efficiency. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, commonly seating about 7–9 passengers, with an approximate range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. It sits between the Caravan and the Legacy, offering jet‑like speed for a turboprop with moderate range.

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