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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Piaggio Avanti EVO and the Piper M600 SLS sit in different aircraft categories and are aimed at different missions. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business aircraft class, optimized for higher cruise speeds, a larger cabin, and more redundancy. The M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal and owner‑pilot segment, emphasizing simplicity, lower operating complexity, and advanced safety automation. On range, the Avanti EVO typically offers longer legs for business travel, commonly around the 1,700–1,800 nautical mile class depending on payload and conditions, while the M600 SLS is generally in the roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical mile class, again varying with reserves, power settings, and load. For passenger capacity, the Avanti EVO is usually configured for about seven to eight passengers in addition to a pilot or two, with a more spacious, stand‑up‑style cabin feel for its class. The M600 SLS typically seats one pilot plus up to five passengers, making it better suited to smaller groups and owner‑operated trips.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew11
Total Seats86
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301406
Max Cabin Seats7
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)37752200
Standard Cabin Seats64
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 603
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Total Seats85
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats64
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)36003600
Horsepower850600
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.329.7
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.84
Cabin Length (ft)14.912.3
Overall Height (ft)13.111.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)165