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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point speed. It typically carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP/utility layouts) and offers roughly 500–650 nm of range depending on payload and reserves, making it strong for offshore and SAR where landing sites are constrained. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a long‑range turboprop business/utility aircraft, usually configured for about 8–11 passengers, with approximately 1,500–1,800 nm range, emphasizing efficiency and short/remote runway access. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, efficient twin turboprop in the business category, commonly seating 6–9 passengers, with about 1,400–1,800 nm range, favoring higher cruise speed than most turboprops. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for “rough‑field” capability, typically carrying 6–10 passengers, with roughly 1,700–2,000+ nm range depending on load, combining jet speed with access to shorter runways.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45415302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937756680
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Max Cabin Seats28710
Standard Cabin Seats1966
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17