Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet built for long-range, high-speed corporate travel, typically carrying about 13 passengers with transcontinental-style range (roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles depending on configuration). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-performance twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally seating around 7–9 passengers, with medium-to-long range for its class (about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles), trading jetlike cruise efficiency for shorter runway flexibility. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility and executive short-haul missions, usually accommodating about 4–5 people including the pilot, with a range on the order of roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is also a single‑engine turbine helicopter, commonly carrying about 4–5 people including the pilot, with broadly similar short-range capability (around 300 nautical miles, varying with reserves and load). Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and capacity, the Avanti EVO sits in the middle, and the helicopters prioritize point-to-point 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 |