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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift missions rather than long nonstop travel; its practical range is roughly in the 400–600 nm class depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries about 16–24 passengers in a high‑density cabin (fewer with VIP fit). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with about 7,700 nm range and a typical executive load of around 8–14 passengers (up to about 19 in high‑density configurations). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast, efficient owner‑pilot travel; range is about 1,700 nm with a typical capacity of 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (maximum seating around 6–7 depending on layout). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between light jets and high‑end turboprops; range is roughly 1,700–1,900 nm and it usually seats about 6–8 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range, the H225 leads on lift and short/vertical access, and the TBM 960 and Avanti EVO balance speed and efficiency for regional to transcontinental legs.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25—
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211468
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454770017301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56—
Max Cabin Seats2819—7
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—29083775
Standard Cabin Seats191246
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211468
Max Cabin Seats2819—7
Standard Cabin Seats191246
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo
Crew Rest—Yes——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—No
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—6600
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——1439024000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportTBM 960PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35003600
Horsepower2100—850850
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—18920——
Fuel Burn (gph)———100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.347.3
Overall Height (ft)16.327—13.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123—
Wingspan (ft)—10442.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)—846.1
Cabin Height (ft)—6.24.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)—54.513.414.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———35.2