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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter best suited to missions where vertical lift and access to remote or confined landing sites matter more than speed and altitude. Its typical range is roughly 450–550 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in transport seating (more in high‑density configurations). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet optimized for comfortable point‑to‑point travel between major airports. It offers an approximate range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles and typically seats 13 passengers in an executive layout (certified for more, depending on configuration). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft that bridges efficiency and performance, often faster than many turboprops while using less fuel than comparable jets. Its typical range is about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, and it usually accommodates 7–9 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew21
Total Seats218
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats287
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats218
Max Cabin Seats287
Standard Cabin Seats196
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2