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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for utility and offshore or SAR-style missions, prioritizing lift capability, cabin volume, and vertical access over speed and runway range. In category, it sits far apart from the other two as a rotorcraft rather than a fixed‑wing airplane. Its typical operating range is generally shorter than long‑range turboprops, but it can carry the most people of the three, commonly accommodating around 19 passengers depending on configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, aimed at efficient cruise and executive transport. It offers longer point‑to‑point range than a helicopter and typically seats about 7 to 9 passengers, trading cabin size for speed and efficiency. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft with advanced avionics and a simpler operating footprint than the Avanti. Its range is competitive for regional trips but generally below the Avanti EVO, and passenger capacity is smaller, typically around 5 to 6 occupants including the pilot.

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