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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter focused on vertical lift and offshore/utility missions rather than pure point‑to‑point efficiency. Its typical range is roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on tanks and payload, and it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout (higher in high‑density configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, rugged strips and cargo/passenger flexibility. It typically ranges about 900–1,000 nautical miles and usually seats 9–14 passengers (often 9 in many commercial operations). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft emphasizing speed and efficiency. Typical range is about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with seating commonly 6–8 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft with advanced avionics and automation. It typically ranges about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles and generally carries 4–6 passengers (up to 6 seats total).

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45415301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats287—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937752200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2185
Max Cabin Seats287—
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Lavatory—NoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)—95.6
Galley / Refreshment—NoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—66008644
Galley Location——MID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350036003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.313.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—165
Wingspan (ft)—47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)—6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)—5.84
Cabin Length (ft)—14.912.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.5—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.220