Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet optimized for long, high-speed point-to-point travel. It typically offers intercontinental-capable range on the order of about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and seats around 13 passengers in a comfortable executive layout (with higher-density configurations possible). The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter aimed at offshore, utility, and SAR-style missions where vertical lift and access to remote or confined sites matter more than cruise efficiency; practical range is much shorter, roughly a few hundred nautical miles depending on tanks and payload, and passenger capacity is generally in the mid-to-high teens (commonly around 16–19). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast turboprop business aircraft positioned between light jets and midsize jets in mission profile, offering roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 7–9 passengers. In short, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin volume, the AW189 leads on operational flexibility and vertical access, and the Avanti EVO balances speed and efficiency for medium-range trips with a smaller cabin.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 651 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,413 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1983 | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 85 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 14.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 |