Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It typically offers around 3,900 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 13 passengers, emphasizing multiple living zones and high baggage capacity. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin category, designed for the longest nonstop city pairs. It offers roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and can seat up to about 19 passengers, with a notably spacious cabin and high-speed cruise capability. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin-turboprop in the high-speed, efficient executive category, generally suited to regional and some transcontinental trips. Its range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with typical seating for 7 to 9 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet engineered for versatility and short/rough-field operations. It offers about 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually carries 6 to 10 passengers, trading ultimate range for access to smaller airports and flexible cabin utility.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 1530 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 6680 |
| DOC / nm | — | — | $ 3.71 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | — | $ 0.62 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | — | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 35.2 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |