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Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are single‑engine turbine helicopters suited to short‑to‑medium trips and vertical access. The 480B is typically configured for about five people and offers roughly 300–400 nautical miles of range, while the R66 generally carries about five (including the pilot) and is in a similar ~300–350 nautical mile class, depending on reserves and conditions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft positioned for fast regional business travel. It commonly seats six to eight passengers (often up to nine in typical layouts) and provides about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range, making it appropriate for city‑pair missions beyond helicopter practicality without stepping into long‑range jet costs. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. Typical configurations seat around 13–19 passengers, and its range is about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as North America to Europe or deep transoceanic routes with high speed and cabin comfort.

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