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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters, typically chosen for missions needing vertical takeoff/landing and access to confined sites. The H225 is a larger, long‑range heavy helicopter; depending on configuration it commonly carries roughly 16–24 passengers and can reach on the order of about 700–900 km. The 902 Explorer is a lighter helicopter with a smaller cabin, often around 6–8 passengers, and a shorter range typically around 500–700 km. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and the Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing turboprops oriented toward point‑to‑point travel from short or regional runways. The Grand Caravan EX is a rugged utility aircraft, commonly configured for about 9 passengers, with a typical range around 1,200–1,700 km depending on payload. The Avanti EVO is a faster, pressurized executive turboprop, generally seating about 7–9 passengers, and offers a longer, business‑oriented range typically around 2,300–2,800 km.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew21
Total Seats218
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats287
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats218
Max Cabin Seats287
Standard Cabin Seats196
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2