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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical‑lift missions such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility work. Its range is typically on the order of about 500–650 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and it generally carries around 16–19 passengers (with higher-density seating possible for specific roles). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft, positioned between light jets and traditional turboprops. It typically provides around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles of range and usually seats 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” optimized for short and rough-field capability compared with most business jets. It delivers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically carries 6–10 passengers, with flexible cabin arrangements for mixed passenger/cargo or medevac use.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66—$ 3.71
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211786
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH2258XAvanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454645015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2816710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119293690037756680
Standard Cabin Seats191466
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211786
Max Cabin Seats2816710
Standard Cabin Seats191466
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—No—No
Jump Seat—Yes—No
Galley Location—FWD—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.299.3
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—292002400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—39006600—
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition36005000
Horsepower2100—850—
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 17ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—6722—3435
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.247.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.113.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695——
Wingspan (ft)—86.347.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—7.76.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)—42.714.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14035.290
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor