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Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters (light single‑engine versus large twin‑engine, respectively). In range, the Legacy 650E is longest‑legged at roughly 3,900 nm, suited to intercontinental business missions. The Avanti EVO typically offers about 1,700–1,800 nm, aimed at efficient regional and short‑to‑medium business trips. The helicopters trade range for vertical access: the Enstrom 480B is generally around 350–400 nm, and the S‑92 is commonly about 500–600 nm depending on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Legacy 650E usually seats about 13 passengers in executive configuration, and the Avanti EVO typically carries about 7–9. The Enstrom 480B is small, commonly configured for about 4–5 occupants including the pilot. The S‑92 is the high‑capacity rotorcraft option, often configured for roughly 19 passengers (and can be outfitted for fewer in VIP layouts).

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)37757417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140