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.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |