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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin-engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and utility work. It typically offers the highest passenger capacity of the group, commonly configured around 16–19 seats, and has a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and corporate use; it carries far fewer passengers, usually about 7–8, with a shorter typical range around 250–350 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing business aircraft. It generally carries about 6–7 passengers (often up to 8–9 including seating options) and provides substantially longer range than either helicopter, roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft in the personal/business category, typically seating about 5–6 passengers and offering long range similar in class to many light business turboprops, about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2186
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPiper
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45415301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats287
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192937752200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2185
Max Cabin Seats287
Standard Cabin Seats1964
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350036003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.313.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
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