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Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at short‑range utility flying; it typically carries a pilot plus up to four passengers, with practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on reserves and payload. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop, pressurized business aircraft optimized for fast, efficient regional trips; it generally seats six to nine passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft in a smaller category than the Avanti; it commonly seats five passengers plus a pilot and delivers about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine transport helicopter used for offshore and VIP/utility missions; it can be configured for roughly 19 passengers (or more in high‑density layouts) with range typically around 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the fixed‑wing turboprops provide the longest range and higher cruise efficiency, while the helicopters trade range for vertical‑lift access and mission flexibility.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301406439
Max Cabin Seats7—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)377522007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 2.19$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo—
Min Crew112
Total Seats8521
Max Cabin Seats7—19
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6—
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644—
Galley Location—MID—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPT6A–66BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)360036004000
Horsepower8506002520
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55—
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100——
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
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)13.111.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140