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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew241
Total Seats21168
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225G700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21168
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition3600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Thrust (lbs)18250
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.947.3
Overall Height (ft)16.325.413.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)56.914.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19535.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5