Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and offshore/VIP transport rather than long‑range business flying. It typically carries about 16–19 passengers (higher in high‑density layouts) and offers roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range, trading speed and altitude for vertical access and cabin volume. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, usually configured for about 13–14 passengers, with an approximate 3,900 nautical mile range—well suited to transcontinental missions and comfortable multi‑zone seating. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin flagship category. Typical layouts are around 13–19 passengers, and range is about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop intercontinental city pairs with high cruise speed and a very spacious cabin. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop in the light executive category, commonly seating 6–7 passengers, with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range, optimized for short to midrange trips and strong runway performance.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7500 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |