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Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter primarily suited to short‑range utility and training missions; it carries a small cabin load (typically a pilot plus three to four people total) and has the shortest practical range in this group. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and executive transport; it offers the highest rotorcraft passenger capacity here (commonly configured around 16–19 seats) and a substantially longer range than the Enstrom, though generally less than long‑leg fixed‑wing options. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at fast executive travel; it typically seats about 7–9 and provides long range for point‑to‑point city pairs. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop airplane for owner‑operators; it usually carries 5–6 passengers plus a pilot and delivers long range, generally comparable to or slightly below the Avanti depending on payload, while trading capacity for simpler operations.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew111
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameAW189Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65115301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)37752200
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats2185
Max Cabin Seats197
Standard Cabin Seats1964
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelCT7-2E1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036003600
Horsepower1983850600
No. of Engines221
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.847.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.613.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.84
Cabin Length (ft)14.912.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220