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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters designed primarily for offshore transport, search and rescue, and other utility missions, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing business aircraft optimized for fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel. In range terms, the Avanti EVO generally offers the longest point‑to‑point range among the three because fixed‑wing aircraft cruise more efficiently over distance; it is typically used for regional to longer cross‑country trips. The Bell 525 targets long‑range helicopter missions and is positioned as a modern, high‑speed, long‑reach rotorcraft, usually offering more range than many legacy helicopter types. The Airbus H225 is also long‑range in the helicopter category and is widely used on extended offshore sectors, with range varying notably by cabin fit, payload, and fuel reserves. For passenger capacity, the H225 typically accommodates the most people in high‑density transport layouts, the Bell 525 is generally slightly smaller but still in the large‑cabin class, and the Avanti EVO is configured more like a business aircraft, usually carrying fewer passengers in a comfortable executive cabin.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew221
Total Seats21188
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4545801530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats28167
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966753775
Standard Cabin Seats19166
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21188
Max Cabin Seats28167
Standard Cabin Seats19166
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040003600
Horsepower21001800850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5847.3
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1813.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.8
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2