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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet. Its typical practical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm depending on load and reserves), and it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in an offshore or utility configuration, with flexibility for fewer passengers plus cargo or mission equipment. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for short‑to‑medium trips, with a range around 1,900–2,100 nm and a typical cabin layout for about 8–9 passengers (maximum seating generally higher in dense configurations). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, offering roughly 3,800–3,900 nm of range and usually seating 13 passengers (often 13–14 depending on layout), emphasizing comfort and baggage volume for longer missions. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop in the high‑end executive category, with a range around 1,700–1,800 nm and a typical passenger capacity of about 7–9, combining jet‑like cabin comfort with turboprop operating economics.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34
Min Crew221
Total Seats21108
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225XLS+Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419061530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats2897
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192975403775
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21108
Max Cabin Seats2897
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)4119
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.547.3
Overall Height (ft)16.317.213.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)56.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.8
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2