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Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter, typically used for training, utility, or short hops, with a relatively short range (on the order of a few hundred nautical miles) and seating generally for about four to five people including the pilot. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a much larger, twin‑engine medium helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and executive transport, offering substantially longer range (roughly several hundred nautical miles up to around 500+ depending on fit) and a far higher passenger load, commonly in the mid‑teens. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop pressurized business aircraft optimized for fast, efficient regional travel; it typically carries about seven to nine passengers and reaches roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet “super versatile jet” with stronger short/rough‑field capability than most business jets; it generally seats six to ten passengers in executive layouts and offers similar or somewhat greater range, commonly around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAW189Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65115302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats19710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats2186
Max Cabin Seats19710
Standard Cabin Seats1966
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036005000
Horsepower1983850
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.847.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.613.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17