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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large, twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility work, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized fixed‑wing turboprops aimed at business and personal transport. In range, the H225 is typically around 450–550 nm depending on payload and reserves, and the AW189 is broadly similar, often about 450–500 nm; both can trade cabin load for extra endurance. The Avanti EVO generally offers the longest legs of this group, commonly about 1,400–1,700 nm, while the M600 SLS is typically around 1,200–1,500 nm, varying with power settings and payload. For passenger capacity, the H225 is the largest, commonly configured for roughly 16–19 passengers (and can be arranged for more in high‑density layouts), while the AW189 is usually around 12–16. The Avanti EVO typically seats 6–9, and the M600 SLS is generally a 5–6 passenger aircraft plus pilot, with a maximum of six seats in most configurations.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew2111
Total Seats212186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225AW189Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45465115301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937752200
Standard Cabin Seats191964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats212185
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats191964
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500400036003600
Horsepower21001983850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.847.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.316.613.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Wingspan (ft)47.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.84
Cabin Length (ft)14.912.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.220