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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. It typically carries far more people than the others (often around 16–19 passengers depending on layout) but has a comparatively shorter practical range, generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, with endurance and payload varying strongly by mission equipment and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop optimized for long legs and flexibility. It usually seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts and offers long range around roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast, efficient owner‑flown travel. Cabin capacity is typically 4–6 passengers plus pilot, with range commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop designed for speed and cabin comfort. It generally carries about 6–8 passengers and offers range in the broad 1,400–1,700 nautical mile bracket, with cruise speeds often closer to light jets than typical turboprops.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew211
Total Seats2168
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats287
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192929083775
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2168
Max Cabin Seats287
Standard Cabin Seats1946
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Horsepower2100850850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.347.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2