Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Airbus H225 is a long-range twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. Its typical range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles (about 830–930 km), and passenger capacity is mission‑dependent, commonly around 16–19 (and up to the mid‑20s in high‑density configurations). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane optimized for regional and remote operations. It offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles (2,800–3,300 km) of range and typically carries 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It reaches about 7,700 nautical miles (14,260 km) and generally carries 8–16 passengers, with maximum-certified seating higher depending on configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop aimed at efficient short‑to‑midrange business trips. Range is roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles (3,150–3,520 km) and typical capacity is 6–8 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 14.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 |