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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short regional hops and rugged or unimproved runways. It typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and has a range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance twin turboprop positioned between utility turboprops and light jets, offering faster cruise and a pressurized cabin. It generally seats about 6–9 passengers and commonly ranges around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions with a spacious cabin. It typically accommodates about 13–14 passengers and offers roughly 3,900–4,100 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet with the largest cabin and highest capability of the group. It commonly seats around 13–19 passengers and reaches approximately 7,500+ nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that the others cannot.

SpecGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats168
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameG700Avanti EVO
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001530
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats168
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats126
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Overall Height (ft)25.413.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5