Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are medium twin‑engine helicopters best suited to missions needing vertical lift, hoist capability, and access to unprepared sites. Typical range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles, varying with payload and reserves. Passenger capacity is generally higher than most corporate turboprops, commonly around 16–19 seats in high‑density layouts, though executive configurations seat fewer. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for efficient regional transport to short runways. Its range is typically about 1,500 nautical miles, substantially longer than the helicopters, with a usual passenger load around 6–9 in executive use (higher in commuter layouts). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed pressurized twin‑turboprop with jet‑like cruise performance and strong efficiency for point‑to‑point airport operations. Range is commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with seating typically 6–8 (up to about 9). In short, helicopters trade range and speed for access; the turboprops trade access for longer range and faster, cheaper cruise.