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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Piaggio Avanti EVO is best categorized as a high-speed, pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft, optimized for efficient regional trips. It typically offers the shortest range of the three, roughly in the 1,400–1,800 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and is usually configured for about 6–8 passengers in an executive layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways. It generally provides the longest range among these three, around the 2,000‑nautical‑mile class, and commonly carries about 6–10 passengers, with higher maximum seating possible in utility configurations. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter primarily used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP missions where vertical lift matters more than cruise efficiency. Its range is typically shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft (often roughly 500–600+ nautical miles, mission dependent), but it can carry the most people, commonly around 12–19 passengers in transport layouts (with variants accommodating more under certain certification and seating arrangements).

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15302076439
Max Cabin Seats71019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)377566807417
Standard Cabin Seats6619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 3.71$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.62$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 1,619$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Max Cabin Seats71019
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3—
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center—
Standard Cabin Seats6619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600——
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)360050004000
Horsepower850—2520
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23—
No. of Engines221
Fuel Burn (gph)100——
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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)13.117.417.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140