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Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Leonardo AW189 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing aircraft. In category, the AW189 is a super‑medium, twin‑engine utility helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and corporate shuttle work; the R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at simpler, shorter missions. The Avanti EVO is a fast, pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel, whereas the PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for higher speed and the ability to operate from shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets. In range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest reach at roughly 2,000 nautical miles, the Avanti EVO is typically in the upper‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class, the AW189 is commonly several hundred nautical miles (often around 400–500 nm depending on load), and the R66 is shorter still, typically a few hundred nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the PC‑24 and Avanti EVO are usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, the AW189 can carry a larger cabin load (often 12–16+ depending on layout), and the R66 is typically 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew111
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerLeonardoPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAW189Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65115302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats19710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats2186
Max Cabin Seats19710
Standard Cabin Seats1966
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCT7-2E1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400036005000
Horsepower1983850
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)57.847.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.613.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17