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Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Gulfstream G700 is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a smaller, high-efficiency twin‑turboprop positioned in the light business/utility category with a focus on shorter regional trips and lower operating costs. In range, the G700 is built to fly nonstop on very long routes (about 7,500 nautical miles class, depending on configuration and conditions), enabling city pairs that span oceans. The Avanti EVO typically offers a medium-range capability (roughly 1,400–1,800 nautical miles class), better suited to intra-continental or multi-leg travel. Passenger capacity also differs substantially: the G700 commonly accommodates around 13–19 passengers in spacious multi-zone cabin layouts, with an emphasis on comfort, sleep, and productivity over long sectors. The Avanti EVO usually seats about 6–9 passengers, providing a quieter cabin than many turboprops and strong cruise speed for its class, but with less overall space and fewer layout zones than the G700.

SpecGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit32
Min Crew41
Total Seats168
ManufacturerGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameG700Avanti EVO
CertificationIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)75001530
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats168
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Standard Cabin Seats126
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
ModelPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On Condition3600
Thrust (lbs)18250
No. of Engines22
FADECYes
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Overall Height (ft)25.413.1
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5