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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Both typically seat around 16–19 passengers, but their range is generally shorter than fixed‑wing aircraft; depending on fit and reserves they are commonly used in the roughly 400–500+ nautical mile class, with the H225 often cited with a slight edge in endurance/payload for heavy offshore work. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane aimed at fast executive transport. It typically carries 6–8 passengers in a quiet, high‑speed cabin and offers substantially longer legs than the helicopters, commonly around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatile operations, including shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It typically accommodates about 6–10 passengers (higher in dense layouts) and delivers jet speeds with range often around 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles, generally the longest of this group.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew2111
Total Seats212186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225AW189Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45465115302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2819710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937756680
Standard Cabin Seats191966
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats212186
Max Cabin Seats2819710
Standard Cabin Seats191966
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400036005000
Horsepower21001983850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.847.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.316.613.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)14.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17