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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft, while the Enstrom 480B and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters, so their missions differ. In category and capacity, the Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet typically carrying about 10–13 passengers, optimized for comfort and nonstop city pairs. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/midsize class, usually seating about 6–9, trading slightly lower speed for strong efficiency and short‑field flexibility. For range, the Legacy 650E is the clear leader at roughly 3,900 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental and some intercontinental legs. The Avanti EVO is shorter‑range at about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, fitting regional missions. Among helicopters, the AW189 is a medium twin with much higher lift and passenger volume, commonly configured around 16–19 passengers, but with a practical range generally in the 400–500 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑turbine helicopter typically seating 4–5, with a range often around 300–350 nautical miles.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.57
Min Crew11
Total Seats218
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameAW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats218
Max Cabin Seats197
Standard Cabin Seats196
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003600
Horsepower1983850
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.847.3
Overall Height (ft)16.613.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2