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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter suited to short, local missions; it typically carries about four to five people and has comparatively limited range versus turbine aircraft. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine turbine helicopter built for offshore, EMS, and utility transport; it generally carries around 16–19 passengers and offers substantially greater range and payload than the Enstrom, though it remains shorter‑ranged than long‑range business jets. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional and intercity travel; it typically seats about seven to nine passengers and delivers longer range and higher cruise speed than helicopters, with strong short‑to‑midrange performance. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions; it carries the most passengers in executive configurations (often roughly 13–19) and provides by far the greatest range of the group, enabling nonstop city pairs that are impractical for turboprops and helicopters.

SpecGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit322
Min Crew411
Total Seats16218
ManufacturerGulfstreamLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameG700AW189Avanti EVO
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75006511530
Max Cabin Seats19197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats12196
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
DOC / nm$ 15.57
Flight RulesIFRIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats16218
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats12196
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelPearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On Condition40003600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines222
FADECYesYes
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983850
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.957.847.3
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Overall Height (ft)25.416.613.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5