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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft. The H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; it can carry roughly 16–24 passengers depending on cabin layout and offers about 450–550 nautical miles of range. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter aimed at private and light utility use; it generally seats 4–5 occupants and has a range around 300–350 nautical miles. Among the airplanes, the Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel; it typically carries about 12–16 passengers and can fly roughly 6,400 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop positioned between light jets and traditional turboprops; it usually seats 6–9 passengers and offers about 1,400–1,800 nautical miles of range.

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