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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, SAR, and utility work rather than point‑to‑point business travel. It typically carries a high passenger load (often around 16–19 depending on fit) but has the shortest range of this group, generally a few hundred nautical miles with reserves. The Daher TBM 960, Piaggio Avanti EVO, and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized single‑pilot turboprop airplanes optimized for fast cross‑country travel. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop with long range for its class (roughly 1,000–1,700 nm depending on speed/payload), usually seating 4–6 in comfort (up to about 6). The Avanti EVO is a twin‑engine turboprop with a larger cabin and typically 6–7 passengers, offering strong range (about 1,000–1,500 nm) and cruise efficiency. The M600 SLS is a simpler, lower‑cost single‑engine option, typically 4–6 seats, with midrange capability (about 1,000–1,400 nm).

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25—$ 2.19
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454173015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56—$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28—7—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929290837752200
Standard Cabin Seats19464
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744—$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21685
Max Cabin Seats28—7—
Standard Cabin Seats19464
Lavatory—NoNoNo
Galley Location—MID—MID
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.295.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—143902400012600
Galley / Refreshment——NoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500350036003600
Horsepower2100850850600
No. of Engines2—21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.347.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.3—13.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—165
Wingspan (ft)—42.147.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)—46.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)—4.15.84
Cabin Length (ft)—13.414.912.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.5—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——35.220