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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters, best categorized for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility/VIP missions where vertical access matters more than speed or altitude. Both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer in VIP), with practical ranges commonly in the ~450–550 nautical mile class depending on payload, reserves, and configuration; the S‑92 is often cited slightly higher, while the H225 can vary widely by mission kit and weights. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet optimized for point‑to‑point travel at high speed and altitude. It generally seats 13–14 passengers, with a range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental legs. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light/midsize category, trading jet‑like cruise efficiency for shorter‑field flexibility. It typically seats 7–9 passengers, with range roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, ideal for regional and intra‑continental routes.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21821
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192937757417
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21821
Max Cabin Seats28719
Standard Cabin Seats19619
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350036004000
Horsepower21008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.3
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140