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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility work. It typically carries around 19 passengers in transport layouts and offers roughly 450–550 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at long‑range business and special‑mission flying. It generally seats 6–9 passengers in executive interiors (up to about 11–15 in high‑density) and can reach roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter primarily for training, patrol, and utility roles. It usually carries 4–5 occupants total and has a typical range around 250–350 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and efficiency. It commonly carries 7–9 passengers and offers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range, depending on payload and conditions.

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