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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters, optimized for vertical lift and access to confined or unimproved sites, while the Piaggio Avanti EVO and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business aircraft designed for faster point‑to‑point travel. In category terms, the H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility roles; the 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at corporate, law‑enforcement, and EMS missions. For range, the H225 generally offers longer helicopter legs (roughly in the 450–700 nm class depending on fit and reserves) than the 902 (often around 300–400 nm). Passenger capacity also favors the H225, which can seat around 16–19 in typical layouts, versus roughly 7–8 for the 902. The Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nm and seating commonly 6–9. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet with roughly 1,800–2,000+ nm range and usually 6–10 passengers, trading higher cruise speed and altitude for runway requirements.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45415302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937756680
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Max Cabin Seats28710
Standard Cabin Seats1966
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Cabin Pressure (psi)—99.3
Galley / Refreshment—NoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—6600—
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350036005000
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 28ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (gph)—100—
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
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