Compare Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | H135 | H155 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $6,150,000 | $14,800,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 861 | $ 1,593 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.33 | $ 11.06 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 290 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 1866 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | 3692 | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Helionix | EFIS | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 10495 | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 6570 | 10846 | 10450 | 6000 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 6570 | 10846 | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 2646 | 3527 | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | - | 9921 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | 9039 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 6803 | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | 3446 | 5574 | 6758 | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3124 | 4012 | 3692 | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 2235 | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1110 | 1411 | 2704 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2014 | 3661 | - | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 988 | 658 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | - | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 34 | 41.1 | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 12.6 | 14.3 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 33.5 | 46.9 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | - | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | - | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | 4.25 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | - | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 173 | 235.2 | - | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 40 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | - | 88.3 | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus | Piper |
| Model | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2C2 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 660 | 943 | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | 332 | - | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Helionix | EFIS | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | Digital | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | 3-Axis | 4-Axis | 1 | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| ADC | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 9 | 14 | 8 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 7 | 12 | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | - | - |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | - | - | Optional | No |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | FWD | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | - | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | - | - | 5-Blade Comp | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Gear Type | High Skids | Retractable Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | 5-Blade Articulated | - | - |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | Enclosed Fenestron | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 136 | 144 | 290 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 130 | 140 | 225 | 184 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 140 | 175 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | 67 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 342 | 423 | 1866 | 1658 |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | - | 1385 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 342 | 423 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | 1803 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 1568 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 1057 | - |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | 4 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | - | - | 2635 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2602 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 4270 | 3998 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 2170 | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1560 | 1154 | 1920 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | - | 30000 | 30000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 13250 | 7050 | - | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 7200 | - | - | - |