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Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus Helicopters H125, H145, and H225 are rotorcraft suited to missions needing vertical takeoff/landing and access to confined sites, while the Pilatus PC-12 NGX and PC-24 are fixed-wing aircraft optimized for faster point-to-point travel and longer legs. The H125 is a light single-engine helicopter with the shortest range of the group and typically carries about 5–6 passengers (plus pilot) in common configurations. The H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter with greater range and cabin utility, commonly seating about 6–8 passengers. The H225 is a heavy twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore and high-capacity transport, offering the largest passenger capacity among the helicopters, often around 16–19, and range generally comparable to or better than the smaller helicopters depending on fit. The PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop airplane with substantially longer range than the helicopters and typically carries about 6–9 passengers. The PC-24 is a twin-jet light business aircraft with similar passenger capacity (often 6–10) and higher cruise speed; its range is generally shorter than a PC-12 NGX but still far beyond typical helicopter legs.

SpecAIRBUS H125AIRBUS H145AIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 4.61$ 9.31$ 20.87$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew11211
Total Seats6102186
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameH125H145H225PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34135245418032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.77$ 0.93$ 0.99$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats5928910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21894200119296680
Standard Cabin Seats481966
Direct Operating Cost$ 627$ 1,210$ 2,963$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G500HEFISEFISHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130142290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$3,200,000$10,200,000$ 29,500,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew11211
Total Seats6102186
Max Cabin Seats5928910
Standard Cabin Seats481966
ConfigurationGreen Interior
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2DArriel 2EMakila 2A1PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)50004000350050005000
Horsepower84789421001200
No. of Engines12212
Fuel Capacity (gal)143684
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)42.544.863.447.2552.2
Overall Height (ft)101316.31417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.136.153.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166547
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8
Wingspan (ft)53.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)55.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)16.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.253.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17