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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters, typically used for offshore transport and utility missions, with practical ranges on the order of roughly 450–550 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. They generally seat around 16–19 passengers in typical transport layouts, though exact counts vary by configuration. The H225 is often selected where high payload and hot‑and‑high performance matter, while the S‑92 is widely used for offshore and SAR with strong dispatch reliability. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the high‑performance owner‑flown/light business category. It trades cabin volume for speed and efficiency, carrying about 4–6 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft with a larger, more comfortable cabin than the TBM and faster cruise than many turboprops, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417301530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929290837757417
Standard Cabin Seats194619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216821
Max Cabin Seats28719
Standard Cabin Seats194619
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439024000
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500350036004000
Horsepower21008508502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.347.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140