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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and short‑hop transport. It typically carries one pilot plus up to four passengers and has a moderate range for a piston/turbine light helicopter, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter used for corporate, EMS, and law‑enforcement roles; it commonly seats one or two pilots with up to six or seven passengers, with range also typically a few hundred nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, faster and longer‑legged than the helicopters, usually configured for about six to nine passengers and capable of roughly 1,000–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and cruise settings. The Gulfstream G700 is a large long‑range business jet, designed for intercontinental missions; it often seats around 10–19 passengers in typical layouts and offers approximately 7,000+ nautical miles of range, far exceeding the others.

SpecGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats168
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameG700Avanti EVO
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001530
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats168
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats126
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.947.3
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)25.413.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5