Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. Compared with the others, it sits in the rotorcraft category, offers long helicopter range (typically a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves), and carries a relatively large cabin load for a helicopter, commonly up to around 19 passengers in high‑density configurations. The Robinson R66 is a much smaller light helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility use. It has the shortest range of this group (also typically a few hundred nautical miles, mission‑dependent) and a small capacity, generally 4 passengers plus a pilot. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It has by far the greatest range (around 7,500 nautical miles class, depending on conditions) and carries fewer people than the H225 but more than typical light aircraft in comfort, usually configured for about 10–19 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft. It offers shorter range than the G700 but more than most helicopters (roughly 1,000+ nautical miles class), with typical seating around 6–9 passengers.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Gulfstream G700 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | G700 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7500 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Pearl 700 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 850 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 109.9 | 47.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 25.4 | 13.1 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.2 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.25 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 56.9 | 14.9 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 35.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 |