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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters primarily used for offshore transport, SAR, and government missions; both prioritize lifting capability and cabin volume over speed and range. In passenger terms, each typically carries around 16–19 passengers in offshore-style seating (with higher-density layouts possible for other roles). Their practical range is generally in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles, often roughly 400–600 nm depending on payload, reserves, and mission equipment. The Piaggio Avanti EVO and Piper M600 SLS are pressurized fixed‑wing turboprops aimed at fast business and personal travel. The Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers, with a range typically around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for owner‑pilots, usually seating 5–6 passengers, with a range commonly around 1,200–1,500 nm. Overall, the fixed‑wing turboprops offer substantially longer range and higher cruise speed, while the helicopters offer vertical access and better short‑area utility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats218621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiaggioPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Avanti EVOM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45415301406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28719
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929377522007417
Standard Cabin Seats196419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142400274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats218521
Max Cabin Seats28719
Standard Cabin Seats196419
LavatoryNoNo
Cabin Pressure (psi)95.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)66008644
Galley LocationMID
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A–66BPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500360036004000
Horsepower21008506002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260760
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.447.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.313.111.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140