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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point airliner‑style travel. Its practical range is roughly in the 450–650 nm class depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in transport seating (more in high‑density layouts). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet built for fast regional trips. It offers about 1,800–2,100 nm range and usually seats 7–9 passengers in a club configuration, with optional belted capacity higher. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between light jets and turboprops: jet‑like cruise speeds with turboprop economics. It generally provides around 1,500–1,800 nm range and seats about 7–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and short‑to‑medium missions. It typically delivers about 1,200–1,500 nm range and carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, depending on cabin layout and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211086
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225XLS+Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454190615301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2897
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929754037752200
Standard Cabin Seats19864
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211085
Max Cabin Seats2897
Standard Cabin Seats19864
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.395.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)252302400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500500036003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)4119
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.547.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.317.213.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)56.347.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.56.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.84
Cabin Length (ft)18.514.912.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.220