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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter best categorized for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions rather than fixed‑wing business travel. Its range is typically around 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it generally carries about 16–19 passengers (with higher-capacity seating possible in certain layouts). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance owner‑pilot/business category. It offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and typically seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot (up to about 6–7 seats total depending on configuration). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet optimized for long, comfortable trips. It provides about 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly carries 10–13 passengers in executive layouts (certified for more depending on seating). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop known for speed and efficiency, fitting the light/midsize business category. Its range is about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and it typically seats 6–7 passengers plus pilots.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew211
Total Seats2168
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats287
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192929083775
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2168
Max Cabin Seats287
Standard Cabin Seats1946
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Horsepower2100850850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.347.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)42.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)46.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2