Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are both business aircraft, but they sit in different subcategories. The Legacy 650E is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental-style missions, offering the greatest range of the three at roughly 3,900 nautical miles and typically seating about 13 passengers (with a certified maximum around 14). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally used for shorter long-range regional missions than the Legacy, with range around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles and typical seating in the 7–9 passenger range. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter, best viewed as a utility/short‑haul rotorcraft rather than a fixed‑wing business aircraft; its range is far shorter (on the order of 200–300 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions) and it typically carries a pilot plus 4 passengers. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin capacity, the Avanti EVO balances speed and efficiency for mid-range trips, and the 480B prioritizes vertical access over distance.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 100 |
| 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) | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35.2 |