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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional, cargo, and rugged-strip operations. It generally offers short-to-medium range (roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load) and seats about 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts (often fewer for premium or mixed cargo use). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and efficiency, usually flying longer legs (about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles) with a typical passenger load of around 6–9. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft with a pressurized cabin; it commonly provides medium range (around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles) and usually carries 4–6 passengers in comfort, with seating up to about 6 plus pilot depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; its range is generally shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft (often about 400–600 nautical miles) but it can carry more people, commonly 12–19 passengers (and up to around 19+ in high-density configurations).

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301406439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)377522007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 2.19$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew112
Total Seats8521
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPT6A–66BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)360036004000
Horsepower8506002520
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.329.7
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.84
Cabin Length (ft)14.912.3
Overall Height (ft)13.111.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140