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Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are single‑engine turbine helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC‑24 are twin‑engine fixed‑wing business aircraft. In range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest legs (roughly around 2,000 nm class depending on load and reserves), the Avanti EVO is typically next (about 1,600–1,800 nm), and both helicopters are shorter‑range (commonly a few hundred nautical miles, often around 300–400+ nm with reserves depending on configuration and conditions). For passenger capacity, the PC‑24 usually carries the most in typical executive layouts (often 6–10, with higher-density options), the Avanti EVO commonly seats about 7–9, the Enstrom 480B is typically up to 5 seats total (pilot plus up to four), and the Robinson R66 is also up to 5 seats total (pilot plus up to four). Overall, the PC‑24 and Avanti target faster, longer‑range business travel, while the 480B and R66 prioritize vertical access and shorter point‑to‑point missions.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats66
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.2
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17