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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine heavy helicopters, typically chosen for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions where vertical lift and point-to-point access matter more than speed. Their effective range is generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often roughly 400–600 nm depending on payload and reserves), and they commonly carry around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with higher maximum seating possible in denser configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers the longest range of the group at about 6,450 nm and usually seats about 8–14 passengers in executive cabin configurations. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between the helicopters and the Falcon 8X. It is used for regional to medium‑range trips, with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nm and seating commonly 6–9 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and speed for its class rather than maximum cabin size.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2117821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameH2258XAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464501530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2816719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats1914619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2117821
Max Cabin Seats2816719
Standard Cabin Seats1914619
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition36004000
Horsepower21008502520
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.247.3
Overall Height (ft)16.326.113.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140