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Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical access and offshore or utility missions rather than speed. Its typical range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload, and it generally carries about 12–16 passengers in a high‑density cabin (fewer in VIP or SAR fit). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop aircraft aimed at fast regional travel; it typically offers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and usually seats 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for flexibility, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It commonly provides around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range with typical seating of 6–10 passengers (higher maximum with optional configurations). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop for owner‑operators, emphasizing simplicity and lower operating cost. Range is typically about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, with seating generally 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, up to about 6 occupants total depending on configuration.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.57—$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew1111
Total Seats21866
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameAW189Avanti EVOPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)651153020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74—$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats19710—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats19664
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413—$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155400440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Useful Load (lbs)—377566802200
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats21865
Max Cabin Seats19710—
Standard Cabin Seats19664
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)—99.35.6
Galley / Refreshment—NoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—240002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—8644
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——No—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Galley Location——FWDMID
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelCT7-2E1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)4000360050003600
Horsepower1983850—600
No. of Engines2221
Flat Rating—ISA + 28ISA + 23ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)—100——
Thrust (lbs)——3435—
Fuel Capacity (gal)———260
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.847.352.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.613.117.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)48———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395——165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85———
Wingspan (ft)—47.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)—6.15.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)—5.85.14
Cabin Length (ft)—14.92312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.53.8—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.29020
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17—