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Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility and short‑hop missions. Its range is typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, and passenger capacity is small, generally one pilot plus up to four passengers depending on configuration and fuel load. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/midsize executive category. It offers substantially longer range—roughly in the 1,000–1,700 nautical mile class—and typically carries about six to eight passengers in a pressurized cabin. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for versatile operations, including shorter and less‑improved runways. It generally provides range comparable to or greater than the Avanti—about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on payload—and usually seats around six to ten passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport and heavy utility/VIP roles. Its range is typically several hundred nautical miles (often around 500+), and it can carry far more people than the Enstrom, commonly around 12–19 passengers in airline/offshore layouts (VIP fits vary).

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076439
Max Cabin Seats71019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)377566807417
Standard Cabin Seats6619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Max Cabin Seats71019
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats6619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)360050004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)13.117.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140