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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business aircraft. It fits the rotorcraft category for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout, but with a shorter range than the jets and turboprops here, roughly in the 400–500 nm class depending on configuration and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet. It offers the greatest passenger comfort and one of the best ranges in this group, typically about 3,900 nm, with seating commonly 13–14 passengers (higher density possible). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally faster than most turboprops while remaining efficient. It typically seats 7–9 passengers and offers midrange capability, roughly 1,500–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including operation from shorter and some unpaved runways. It typically seats 6–10 passengers and delivers about 2,000 nm of range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45415302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937756680
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Max Cabin Seats28710
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)—99.3
Galley / Refreshment—NoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)—5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)—14.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—35.290
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17