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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC-24 sit in the fast, pressurized, turbine business-aircraft category, while the Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine pressurized turboprop aimed at owner-operators, and the Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter optimized for short-range, point-to-point flexibility. For range, the PC-24 typically leads among these, designed for longer trips with jet speeds and the ability to use shorter or rougher runways; the Avanti EVO is also long-legged for a turboprop and is competitive on many missions, though generally behind the PC-24 at maximum range. The M600 SLS offers solid cross-country range but is usually shorter-range than the two larger, twin-engine business aircraft. The R66 has the shortest range, reflecting helicopter fuel fractions and speed, but compensates with vertical access. For passenger capacity, the PC-24 generally carries the most in typical configurations, followed by the Avanti EVO; the M600 SLS usually seats fewer, and the R66 commonly carries a small group, often around four to five passengers plus a pilot depending on configuration and fuel.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew111
Total Seats866
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)153020761406
Max Cabin Seats710—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)377566802200
Standard Cabin Seats664
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm—$ 3.71$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.62$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost—$ 1,619$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Total Seats865
Max Cabin Seats710—
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats664
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
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)360050003600
Horsepower850—600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23ISA + 55
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (gph)100——
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.229.7
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
Overall Height (ft)13.117.411.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.29020
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——165