Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, long-range helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and VIP missions. The H225 is a heavy helicopter with typical ranges around 450–500 nautical miles and commonly seats about 16–19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Bell 525 is a modern “super-medium” helicopter, generally a step down in size from the H225, offering roughly similar ballpark range (often cited around 500 nautical miles) and typical seating around 16 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for rugged, short-field operations and low operating cost. It usually carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with range commonly around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Piaggio P.180 Avanti EVO is a fast twin-turboprop business aircraft focused on speed and efficiency rather than rough-field utility. It typically carries 7–9 passengers, with range roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, generally outperforming the Caravan and the helicopters in cruise speed and range while requiring runway infrastructure.