Compare Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | H145 | Global 8000 | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $10,200,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 1,210 | $ 4,900 | $ 614 | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.31 | $ 9.50 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.93 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 626 | 195 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 8000 | 920 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | - | 3532 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | 10 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 12 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | - | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Max Passengers | - | 19 | - | - |
| Weights | ||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | 8842 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 8378 | - | 8807 | 10450 |
| MTOW External Load (lbs) | 8378 | - | - | - |
| Max External Load (lbs) | 3527 | - | - | - |
| MLW (lbs) | - | - | 8500 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | 5510 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4231 | - | 5310 | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 4200 | - | 3532 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 3190 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1434 | - | 2246 | 2704 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 2492 | - | 1286 | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | 1086 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | - | - | 1410 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | - | 104 | 52.1 | 53.33 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 36.1 | - | - | - |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13 | 27 | 15.1 | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 44.8 | 111 | 41.6 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | - | 6.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | - | 8 | 5.4 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | - | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | - | 54.5 | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 166 | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | - | - | 32 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 46.8 | - | - | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Model | Arriel 2E | Passport | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 894 | - | 867 | 1200 |
| Thrust (lbs) | - | 18920 | - | - |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 15 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | - | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | - | - | 335 | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | - | 402 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | EFIS | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | IFR | - | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | Digital | - | - | - |
| EFIS | - | - | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - |
| FMS | - | 3 | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | 4-Axis | 2 | - | 1 |
| PFD | 2 | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 |
| MFD | - | 2 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 3 | - | 1 |
| AHRS | 3 | 2 | 2 x GRS 79 | 1 |
| ADC | - | 2 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 2 | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | 10 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 9 | 19 | 12 | 9 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | - | - | - |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | FWD / AFT | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | Galley | No | No |
| Galley Location | - | FWD | - | - |
| Crew Rest | - | Yes | - | - |
| Jump Seat | - | Yes | - | - |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 2,900 | - | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | - | - | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | - | - | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | Retractable Wheels | - | Fixed Wheels | Retractable |
| Rotorhead | 4-Blade Articulated | - | - | - |
| Tail Rotor | Enclosed Fenestron | - | - | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | 3 | - | - |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | 2 | - | - |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | 1000 | - | - |
| APU (Hrs) | - | 2000 | - | - |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | 0.94 | - | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 130 | 626 | 195 | 290 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 127 | - | 165 | 225 |
| Max Speed (Vne) | 143 | - | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | - | - | 61 | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 352 | 8000 | 920 | 1866 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | 352 | - | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 8000 | 815 | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | 621 | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | 420 | 1057 |
| Endurance (hrs) | 3.6 | - | - | - |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | 5760 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | - | - | 1399 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1836 | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | 3661 | 4270 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | - | 2237 | 1004 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | 1836 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 925 | - | 1275 | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | - | 51000 | 25000 | 30000 |
| Hover IGE (ft) | 12550 | - | - | - |
| Hover OGE (ft) | 8750 | - | - | - |