Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, efficient turboprop business aircraft, and the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a large twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility/VIP roles. In range, the G700 leads by a wide margin at roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions; the Legacy 650E is typically around the 3,900–4,000 nautical mile class for transoceanic-capable trips with fuel stops depending on winds and payload. The Avanti EVO is shorter‑range, generally around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, suited to regional point‑to‑point flying and smaller airports. The AW189’s range is far lower than fixed‑wing aircraft, typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range (often around 450 nm depending on configuration and reserves). For passenger capacity, the G700 commonly seats about 13–19, the Legacy 650E about 13–14, the Avanti EVO typically 6–9, and the AW189 can carry more people in utility layouts (up to the mid‑teens), though VIP seating is usually fewer.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 651 | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 15.57 | — |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.74 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,413 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 3775 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 21 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 850 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | — | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | — | 35.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |