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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC-24 are pressurized business aircraft aimed at fast, weather-capable travel, while the Robinson R66 is a single‑engine turbine helicopter optimized for short-range point‑to‑point access and landing where runways are unavailable. In range, the PC-24 typically leads among the two fixed‑wings, commonly quoted around 2,000 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, while the Avanti EVO is usually in the roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical mile class. The R66 is much shorter-legged, generally a few hundred nautical miles (often around 300–350) before reserves, reflecting helicopter efficiency and typical mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the PC-24 is usually configured for about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, the Avanti EVO commonly seats about 6–9, and the R66 is typically up to 4 passengers plus a pilot (about 5 seats total), with practical payload and comfort often reducing that. Overall, PC-24 emphasizes versatility and longer legs, Avanti EVO prioritizes speed and efficiency in the turboprop category, and R66 prioritizes access and vertical lift.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076
Max Cabin Seats710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37756680
Standard Cabin Seats66
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Max Cabin Seats710
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats66
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)36005000
Horsepower850
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.352.2
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Overall Height (ft)13.117.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17