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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.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggio
Aircraft NameAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Standard Cabin Seats6
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Total Seats8
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)3600
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines2
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