Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Embraer Legacy 650E and the Piaggio Avanti EVO sit in different business-aviation categories and are typically chosen for different mission profiles. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet designed for comfortable, higher-capacity travel over longer sectors, often used for transcontinental missions. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop in the light executive/fast turboprop category, optimized for efficiency and shorter-to-medium routes, with jet-like cruise speeds for its class but generally less overall reach than large-cabin jets. In range, the Legacy 650E offers substantially more endurance, commonly around 3,900 nautical miles, enabling longer nonstop trips. The Avanti EVO is typically around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, making it better suited to regional or intra-continental legs. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E usually seats about 13 passengers in a typical executive configuration, while the Avanti EVO generally seats about 7–9 passengers depending on layout.
| Spec | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1530 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Lavatory | No |
| Min Crew | 1 |
| Total Seats | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 6600 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 850 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 28 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| 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 |