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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft, so their capabilities differ by design. The H225 sits in the heavy/super‑medium helicopter class and is typically chosen for offshore and utility missions needing high lift and cabin volume; it generally offers the longest helicopter range of the three and can carry roughly 16–19 passengers in typical transport layouts (higher in dense seating). The AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter aimed at similar missions with slightly smaller size and payload; its range is generally somewhat shorter than the H225’s, and typical passenger capacity is about 16–18. The Avanti EVO, as a pressurized business turboprop, is optimized for speed and efficient point‑to‑point travel between airports; it typically has the longest range overall compared with these helicopters, but carries fewer passengers, usually around 6–9, depending on configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57
Min Crew211
Total Seats21218
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225AW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats19196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats21218
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats19196
LavatoryNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040003600
Horsepower21001983850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.847.3
Overall Height (ft)16.316.613.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.1
Cabin Width (ft)6.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.8
Cabin Length (ft)14.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2