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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 8 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 7 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 850 | 600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 165 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 20 |