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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions rather than long cruise legs; its practical range is typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries around a dozen-plus passengers in an airline-style cabin, with higher counts possible in dense seating. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it offers roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and is usually configured for about 10–19 passengers in a large, high‑comfort cabin. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft focused on speed and efficiency for regional to medium missions; it generally ranges around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and typically seats about 6–9 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑operators; it offers about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles of range and generally carries 4–6 passengers depending on seating and payload.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211686
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225G700Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454750015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937752200
Standard Cabin Seats191264
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211685
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats191264
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition36003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.947.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.325.413.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)10347.143.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.84
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.912.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.220
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5