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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and government missions; their practical range is generally in the roughly 450–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and they usually carry about 16–19 passengers in airline-style seating (with higher or lower counts depending on configuration). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel; it offers the longest range by far at about 7,500 nautical miles and typically seats around 13–19 passengers in executive layouts, with high-density configurations possible but uncommon. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between helicopters and large jets in speed and mission; it is suited to regional trips with a range around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles and generally seats about 6–9 passengers. Overall, the G700 leads in range and long-haul comfort, the Avanti EVO targets efficient short-to-mid routes, and the H225 and S‑92 prioritize vertical-lift access with moderate point-to-point range and robust payload.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 20.87——$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats2116821
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225G700Avanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475001530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99——$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—37757417
Standard Cabin Seats1912619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963——$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2412
Total Seats2116821
Max Cabin Seats2819719
Standard Cabin Seats1912619
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—YesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700PT6A–66BCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition36004000
Horsepower2100—8502520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Thrust (lbs)—18250——
Flat Rating——ISA + 28—
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.947.3—
Overall Height (ft)16.325.413.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140