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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft. The H225 is a large, twin‑engine heavy helicopter typically used for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; it carries the most people of this group, commonly around 16–19 passengers in passenger transport layouts, and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and private missions; it typically seats 4–5 occupants including the pilot, with a range roughly around 300 nautical miles. Among the airplanes, the Legacy 650E is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, generally seating about 13–14 passengers with an intercontinental-capable range of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft, usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, with a mid‑range capability around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles.

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
Lavatory—No
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9
Galley / Refreshment—No
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 Rating—ISA + 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