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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore and utility work rather than point‑to‑point fixed‑wing travel. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft. It’s commonly configured for about 8–11 passengers and emphasizes endurance, with an extended range on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, varying with load and conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for short, unimproved strips and cargo/commuter missions. It usually seats up to 9 passengers and has a typical range around 900–1,000 nautical miles, mission‑dependent. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed, pressurized twin‑turboprop positioned as a business aircraft. It generally seats 7–9 passengers and delivers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range, with cruise speed notably higher than most turboprops.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew21
Total Seats218
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats287
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats218
Max Cabin Seats287
Standard Cabin Seats196
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2