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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point airplane travel. It typically carries a large cabin load, often around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration, and offers useful range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, with the key advantage being access to helipads and confined areas. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop airplane optimized for efficient regional trips. It generally seats about 6–7 passengers (plus crew) and typically supports ranges around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles, trading helicopter flexibility for much higher cruise speed and runway operations. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet aimed at versatile, longer‑range travel and short/rough‑field capability for a jet. It commonly carries about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range, emphasizing speed and cabin flexibility. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop for owner‑operators, typically seating about 5–6 passengers with a range around 1,400 nautical miles, prioritizing simplicity and cost efficiency over cabin size and redundancy.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21866
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454153020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929377566802200
Standard Cabin Seats19664
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21865
Max Cabin Seats28710
Standard Cabin Seats19664
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500360050003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 23ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.352.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.313.117.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)47.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)6.15.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.85.14
Cabin Length (ft)14.92312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.29020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17