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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions where vertical lift matters more than speed. It typically offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–700 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it can carry about 16–19 passengers in standard transport configurations (with higher seat counts possible in high‑density layouts). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient, high‑subsonic cruise. It generally reaches around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and is usually configured for 6–9 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort and operating economy. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet light business aircraft designed for versatility, including operation from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. Its typical range is about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats 6–10 passengers (with maximum layouts higher). Overall, the H225 leads on access to remote/vertical locations and passenger lift, while the Avanti EVO and PC‑24 lead on point‑to‑point range and speed, with the PC‑24 adding the most runway flexibility among fixed‑wings.

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