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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point speed. Its typical range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles, and it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating), making it suitable for offshore, SAR, and utility transport where runways are unavailable. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft focused on efficient personal and executive travel. It offers about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on reserves and loading, with seating typically 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including pilot configuration). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with jet‑like cruise speed and a quiet, spacious cabin for its class. Range is generally around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, with a typical passenger load of about 6–7 (up to 8–9 including crew/optional seating). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or less‑prepared runways. Range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, and it typically carries 6–8 passengers (up to about 10 in high‑density layouts).

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454173015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929290837756680
Standard Cabin Seats19466
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21686
Max Cabin Seats28710
Standard Cabin Seats19466
LavatoryNoNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.299.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902400023500
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500350036005000
Horsepower2100850850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.347.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)42.147.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)46.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.414.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17