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

The Leonardo AW139 and AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters, optimized for vertical access rather than runway performance. The AW139 typically carries about 12–15 passengers and offers a practical range in the roughly 500–700 nm class, depending on fit and reserves. The larger AW189 generally seats about 16–19 and trades some speed for more cabin volume and similar or slightly longer range, commonly around 500–700+ nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane focused on speed and efficiency, usually seating 6–8 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane prized for short/rough field capability and cabin flexibility, typically 6–9 passengers with range about 1,500–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet, combining jet speed with relatively short‑field access. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers with range roughly 1,700–2,000 nm, depending on payload and options.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW139AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 11.69$ 15.57$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew21111
Total Seats1721886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoLeonardoPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameAW139AW189Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)573651153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.69$ 0.74$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats15197910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)470137756680
Standard Cabin Seats1519666
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,929$ 2,413$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)165155400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $15,900,000 $2,413,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew21111
Total Seats1721886
Max Cabin Seats15197910
Standard Cabin Seats1519666
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
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPT6C-67CCT7-2E1PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000360050005000
Horsepower167919838501200
No. of Engines22212
Fuel Capacity (gal)414
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)54.757.847.347.2552.2
Overall Height (ft)16.416.613.11417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)54.748
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