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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Beechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft King Air 360ERCessna CaravanCessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation M2
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 3.07$ 4.05$ 4.37$ 3.45
Min Crew2111111
Total Seats21101010998
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessna CitationCessna CitationCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225KingAir 350iKingAir 350ERCaravanCJ3+CJ4M2
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454156023381070189821701400
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.38$ 0.58$ 0.62$ 0.58
Max Cabin Seats28999887
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929514565853305553069143810
Standard Cabin Seats19888776
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,311$ 1,324$ 571$ 1,680$ 1,970$ 1,395
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142312303186415440404
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
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2111111
Total Seats21101010998
Max Cabin Seats28999887
Standard Cabin Seats19888776
LavatoryOptionalYes (Belted Optional)No1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.5Un-Pressurized8.998.5
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalRefreshment CenterNoGalleyGalleyNo
Cargo DoorOptionalYes
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)235862400522027
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-60APT6A-60APT6A-114AFJ44-3AFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500360036003600500050003500
Horsepower210010501050675
No. of Engines2111222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684539775703870492
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 11ISA + 11ISA + 7
Thrust (lbs)282036211965
Fuel Burn (lbph)624757516
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.446.746.737.651.253.442.6
Overall Height (ft)16.314.414.41515.215.514
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)57.957.952.1535047.3
Cabin Width (ft)4.54.55.44.84.84.8
Cabin Height (ft)4.84.84.54.84.84.8
Cabin Length (ft)19.519.512.815.717.211
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.13.13.13.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.519.512.214.88.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7171327
Aisle Step (ft)0.40.40.4
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)657046