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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short‑to‑medium regional missions, with a typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it generally seats about 9 passengers (with some configurations carrying more for special missions). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, faster and more business‑focused than the Caravan, with a typical range roughly in the 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class and seating commonly around 7–9 passengers in an executive cabin. The Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with a range around 7,000–7,500 nautical miles and a typical passenger load in the low‑to‑mid teens, while being capable of carrying more depending on configuration. In short, the Caravan prioritizes rugged versatility and short-field utility, the Avanti EVO targets efficient high-speed regional business travel, and the G700 delivers true global reach with the largest cabin and highest typical capacity.

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