Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2
The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility roles; it carries roughly 16–24 passengers depending on layout, with a practical range on the order of 450–700 nautical miles. The Beechcraft King Air 360 and 360ER are pressurized twin‑turboprop airplanes; both commonly seat about 6–9 passengers, with the 360 offering around 1,500 nautical miles of range, while the 360ER prioritizes longer legs at roughly 1,800+ nautical miles. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, often configured for about 9–14 passengers, with typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and equipment. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet for about 5–7 passengers with roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range. The Citation CJ3+ and CJ4 are larger light jets; the CJ3+ usually carries about 6–9 passengers and reaches about 2,000+ nautical miles, while the CJ4 is typically 8–10 passengers with around 2,100+ nautical miles.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Caravan | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Citation M2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.07 | $ 4.05 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.45 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Caravan | CJ3+ | CJ4 | M2 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1560 | 2338 | 1070 | 1898 | 2170 | 1400 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.58 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 5145 | 6585 | 3305 | 5530 | 6914 | 3810 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 571 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,970 | $ 1,395 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 312 | 303 | 186 | 415 | 440 | 404 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,355,000 | $9,915,000 | $11,290,000 | $5,150,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 8.9 | 9 | 8.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | Galley | Galley | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Optional | Yes | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 23586 | 24005 | 22027 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-114A | FJ44-3A | FJ44-4A | FJ44-1AP-21 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 1050 | 1050 | 675 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | 539 | 775 | — | 703 | 870 | 492 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 31 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 7 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 2820 | 3621 | 1965 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 624 | 757 | 516 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 37.6 | 51.2 | 53.4 | 42.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 14 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 53 | 50 | 47.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.8 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 11 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | 12.2 | 14.8 | 8.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 71 | 71 | 32 | — | 7 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 65 | 70 | 46 |