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.
| Spec | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.57 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Leonardo | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | AW189 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 651 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,413 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3775 | 2200 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 7 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 1983 | 850 | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 57.8 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.6 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 48 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 395 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 85 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |