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Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter, best suited to short regional hops and utility missions; its practical range is roughly a few hundred nautical miles, and it typically carries one pilot plus up to four passengers (about five seats total, weight‑dependent). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at owner‑operators, offering longer legs than the 480B at roughly 1,000–1,500 nautical miles and usually seating one pilot plus five passengers (up to six seats). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and efficiency, generally flying about 1,000–1,700 nautical miles and accommodating around seven to nine occupants depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet with the greatest cabin and mission flexibility of the group, typically ranging about 1,500–2,000 nautical miles and seating around six to ten occupants, with strong short/rough‑field capability and cargo/medevac adaptability. Overall, capacity and range step up from the 480B to the M600, then to the Avanti EVO, with the PC‑24 leading in jet performance and versatility.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)153020761406
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)377566802200
Standard Cabin Seats664
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats865
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats664
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)360050003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23ISA + 55
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.229.7
Wingspan (ft)47.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.14
Cabin Length (ft)14.92312.3
Overall Height (ft)13.117.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.29020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165