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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical lift missions; the H225 is a heavy-class transport typically configured for roughly 19 passengers and offers long offshore-style endurance, while the Bell 525 is a slightly smaller “super‑medium” aimed at similar roles with about 16 passengers and comparable long-range capability. The Daher TBM 960 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing turboprops focused on fast point‑to‑point travel rather than hovering; the TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine business turboprop generally seating 4–6 passengers with a range around the mid‑1,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft with a larger cabin, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers, and a similar or somewhat longer range in the mid‑to‑upper 1,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on configuration. Overall, the helicopters prioritize access to confined or remote sites, while the TBM and Avanti prioritize speed and efficiency between runways.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211868
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessTBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458017301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats28167
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929667529083775
Standard Cabin Seats191646
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211868
Max Cabin Seats28167
Standard Cabin Seats191646
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1TBM 960PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400035003600
Horsepower21001800850850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5835.347.3
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1813.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.5846.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.54.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.513.414.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2