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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑speed executive aircraft; the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility, short/rough-field flexibility, and owner-operator efficiency; and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for higher cruise speeds and jet comfort while retaining strong runway versatility. On range, the Avanti EVO and PC‑12 NGX are broadly comparable in typical real-world mission profiles, both suited to medium-length business trips, with the PC‑12 NGX often marketed around roughly 1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves and the Avanti EVO in a similar general bracket. The PC‑24 generally offers a longer jet-class reach, commonly quoted around roughly 2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and mission assumptions. For passenger capacity, all three are usually arranged for about six to eight passengers in executive layouts. The PC‑12 NGX can be configured for higher-density seating than typical business layouts, while the PC‑24 often carries around eight to ten in many business configurations, with maximum layouts varying by operator and certification basis.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats886
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)153018032076
Max Cabin Seats7910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Standard Cabin Seats666
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 2.78$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.46$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 793$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Total Seats886
Max Cabin Seats7910
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)360050005000
Horsepower8501200
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
No. of Engines212
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.347.2552.2
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
Overall Height (ft)13.11417.4
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