Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine heavy helicopters aimed at offshore transport and other high-utilization missions. They typically seat around 16–19 passengers in standard layouts, can be configured for more depending on regulations and interiors, and offer long helicopter ranges commonly in the roughly 450–550+ nautical mile class with reserves, making them strong choices when payload, cabin volume, and sea-state capable operations matter. The Leonardo AW189 is a slightly smaller “super‑medium” twin helicopter. It generally carries about 12–16 passengers, with competitive offshore range often around the 400–500 nautical mile class, trading some cabin size and maximum payload for lower operating footprint and cost relative to the H225/S‑92 class. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is not a helicopter but a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers and, in category terms, fits fast regional executive/utility transport rather than vertical-lift missions. Its range is usually longer than the helicopters listed (often around 1,000+ nautical miles) and cruise speed is much higher, but it requires runways and cannot perform hover, hoist, or platform landings.