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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane, typically used for short‑to‑medium regional hops. It offers moderate range (roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves) and commonly seats about 9 passengers (up to 14 in high‑density configurations). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for faster point‑to‑point travel. It generally provides longer range than the Caravan (about 1,400–1,800 nautical miles) and usually carries around 6–8 passengers in an executive cabin. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on short missions and access to tight landing sites. Its range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (about 300–350), and it carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 seats total). The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine medium/heavy helicopter designed for offshore and high‑capacity transport. It offers similar or somewhat greater range than the R66 (often around 450–550 nautical miles, mission‑dependent) and commonly seats about 19 passengers (higher in some configurations).

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)37757417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140