Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
By category, the Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are business jets (the Avanti is a twin‑turboprop often marketed as a “fast turboprop jet alternative”), while the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, and the Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter. For range, the Legacy 650E is the long‑haul option, typically capable of roughly 3,900 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental and some intercontinental missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO sits in the middle with about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, optimized for fast regional trips. The Piper M600 SLS is similar but generally a bit shorter, around 1,500 nautical miles depending on reserves and load. The Enstrom 480B is far shorter-range, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, intended for local transport, utility, or short hops rather than point‑to‑point travel. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E usually carries around 12–13 passengers. The Avanti EVO typically seats about 7–9. The M600 SLS is commonly configured for up to 6. The Enstrom 480B generally carries 4–5 including the pilot.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.55 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 603 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 | 8644 |
| Galley Location | — | MID |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 35.2 | 20 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 165 |