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Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin helicopter suited to short–medium missions, typically carrying about 6–7 passengers with roughly 400–500 nm class range. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin helicopter with a clear step up in cabin volume and lift, commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers and offering around 500–600 nm class range. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin helicopter aimed at offshore and high-payload work, often seating about 12–16 passengers with broadly similar 500–600+ nm class range depending on fit and reserves. Among the airplanes, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast pressurized twin turboprop in the light business category, typically carrying 6–7 passengers with about 1,400–1,700 nm class range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine pressurized turboprop utility/business aircraft, usually 6–9 passengers, with about 1,500–1,800 nm class range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet, generally 6–10 passengers, with roughly 2,000+ nm class range, prioritizing speed and jet comfort over rough-field utility compared with the PC-12.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand NewAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 7.31$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew121111
Total Seats81721886
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoLeonardoLeonardoPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameAW109 Grand NewAW139AW189Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)464573651153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.91$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats615197910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats61519666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,140$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)156165155400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,800,000 $15,900,000 $2,413,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)470137756680
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Min Crew121111
Total Seats81721886
Max Cabin Seats615197910
Standard Cabin Seats61519666
LavatoryNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW207CPT6C-67CCT7-2E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400050004000360050005000
Horsepower735167919838501200
No. of Engines222212
Fuel Capacity (gal)152414
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.554.757.847.347.2552.2
Overall Height (ft)11.516.416.613.11417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.554.748
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)282395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12085
Wingspan (ft)47.153.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.916.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.253.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.24090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17