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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 RulesIFR—IFR
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)11929—3775
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 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
FADECYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition3600
Horsepower2100—850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
Flat Rating——ISA + 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