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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point cruise. Its range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves, and it typically carries around 16–19 passengers (with high‑density layouts possible for offshore roles). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, offering about 6,400–6,450 nautical miles of range and usually seating 12–16 passengers in executive configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility, training, and short‑haul transport; practical range is around 200–250 nautical miles, with seating for up to five people including the pilot. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft that sits between light jets and turboprops in mission profile, typically offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 7–9 passengers (up to about 9–11 depending on layout).

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew221
Total Seats21178
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameH2258XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28167
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929369003775
Standard Cabin Seats19146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats21178
Max Cabin Seats28167
Standard Cabin Seats19146
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.247.3
Overall Height (ft)16.326.113.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2