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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. The H225 typically carries more passengers in high‑density configurations (often around 16–19) and delivers long helicopter legs on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 is a newer heavy helicopter in a similar range class, generally configured for about 12–16 passengers, with comparable medium‑to‑long helicopter range (roughly 500–600 nautical miles, mission dependent). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop, pressurized fixed‑wing aircraft positioned as a fast business aircraft; it typically seats 6–9 passengers and offers substantially longer range than the helicopters, commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine, pressurized turboprop in the personal/business category, usually seating 4–6 passengers, with a typical range around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles. Overall, helicopters trade speed and range for vertical lift and access, while the Avanti EVO and M600 favor efficient point‑to‑point travel.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211886
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45458015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28167
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929667537752200
Standard Cabin Seats191664
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211885
Max Cabin Seats28167
Standard Cabin Seats191664
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400036003600
Horsepower21001800850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641260
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.5847.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1813.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Width (ft)25.77
Cabin Width (ft)7.586.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.55.84
Cabin Length (ft)15.514.912.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)128
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220