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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are both pressurized, fixed‑wing aircraft, but they serve different missions: the Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel, typically offering roughly 1,300–1,800 nm range and seating commonly 6–8 passengers (with space for 9 in some layouts). The M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and small corporate trips, generally around 1,400–1,600 nm range with seating typically 4–6 passengers (up to about 6 plus pilot, configuration‑dependent). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on shorter hops and utility missions, usually about 300–400 nm range with capacity around 4 passengers plus pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, VIP, and SAR roles, offering substantially greater lift than the R66 with typical range around 500–600 nm and passenger capacity commonly in the high‑teens (often about 19), depending on interior and mission equipment.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew112
Total Seats8621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)15301406439
Max Cabin Seats7—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)377522007417
Standard Cabin Seats6419
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
DOC / nm—$ 2.19$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.55$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost—$ 603$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit222
LavatoryNoNo—
Min Crew112
Total Seats8521
Max Cabin Seats7—19
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6—
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats6419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644—
Galley Location—MID—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPT6A–66BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)360036004000
Horsepower8506002520
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55—
No. of Engines211
Fuel Burn (gph)100——
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
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)13.111.317.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—165775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140