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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short, rugged missions. It typically carries around 9 passengers (plus crew) and offers medium range for regional hops, roughly on the order of 800–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It usually seats about 12–19 passengers in executive layouts and has far greater range than the others, roughly 6,500–7,500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for short‑range point‑to‑point access, aerial work, and urban operations. Passenger capacity is generally about 6–7 (plus pilot), and range is comparatively short, typically a few hundred nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between utility turboprops and business jets. It commonly carries 6–9 passengers and offers medium-to-long regional range, often around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles.

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