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

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, best suited to short‑haul and remote operations. Its typical range is roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and conditions, and it commonly carries 9 passengers in commuter configuration (up to about 13–14 seats in high‑density layouts, subject to operator rules). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop positioned as a fast, efficient business aircraft. It generally offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically seats around 6–9 passengers in an executive cabin, trading some cabin volume for speed and operating efficiency. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet designed for intercity and intercontinental missions. It typically delivers about 3,500–4,000 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodates 12–14 passengers (with maximum seating often higher depending on configuration), offering the most cabin space and comfort of the three.

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