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Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are single‑engine helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing turboprops. For range, the Avanti EVO generally leads, offering roughly 1,700–1,800 nm capability depending on configuration and reserves, aimed at fast regional business travel. The M600 SLS typically provides mid‑to‑long range around 1,400–1,500 nm, optimized for owner‑pilots with high cruise efficiency. The R66 is a shorter‑range rotorcraft, commonly around 300–350 nm, suited to flexible point‑to‑point missions with vertical access. The Enstrom 480B is also shorter‑range, often in the ~250–300 nm class, emphasizing utility and training roles. In passenger capacity, the Avanti EVO is usually configured for one or two pilots plus about six to seven passengers, giving it the largest cabin payload among these. The M600 SLS commonly carries one pilot plus up to five passengers. The R66 is typically one pilot plus four passengers, while the 480B is generally one pilot plus four passengers.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301406
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37752200
Standard Cabin Seats64
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats85
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)36003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.329.7
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.84
Cabin Length (ft)14.912.3
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165