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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 7 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 850 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 14.9 | 23 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |