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Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Piaggio Avanti EVO and Sikorsky S-92 sit in very different aircraft categories. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop, pressurized fixed‑wing business aircraft designed for fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel between airports. The S-92 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter built for missions that need vertical lift, such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility or VIP shuttle where runway access is limited. In range, the Avanti EVO typically offers a longer nonstop capability for its class, roughly on the order of about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, while the S-92 is generally shorter‑legged, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles in typical passenger configurations, varying with fuel, mission equipment, and operating conditions. Passenger capacity also differs: the Avanti EVO is usually configured for about 7–9 passengers in executive layouts, whereas the S-92 commonly carries more, often around 12–19 passengers depending on interior and mission fit.

SpecPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1530439
Max Cabin Seats719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)37757417
Standard Cabin Seats619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
DOC / nm$ 19.79
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.94
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,068
Cabin
Cockpit22
LavatoryNo
Min Crew12
Total Seats821
Max Cabin Seats719
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Standard Cabin Seats619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)36004000
Horsepower8502520
Flat RatingISA + 28
No. of Engines21
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)47.3
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Overall Height (ft)13.117.8
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140