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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business aircraft. The H225 is a heavy twin‑engine, long‑range helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility work; it carries roughly 16–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers on the order of 400–500 nautical miles of range. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training and light utility roles; it usually seats about 4–5 occupants and has a much shorter range, roughly 200–300 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally configured for 6–8 passengers (often up to 9), and typically delivers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet “super versatile jet,” commonly seating 6–10 passengers (with higher‑density options), and typically offers roughly 1,700–2,000 nautical miles of range, with strong runway flexibility compared with many light jets.

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
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 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