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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It trades speed and altitude for vertical lift and flexible access, carrying roughly 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with practical range commonly around 500–600 nm depending on payload and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft aimed at long, efficient regional flying. It usually seats about 8–11 passengers and offers long legs on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nm, depending on configuration and conditions. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough strips and cargo/passenger flexibility. Typical seating is about 9–14 passengers, with range commonly around 800–1,000 nm. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for comfort and higher cruise speeds, typically seating about 13–14 passengers, with long‑range capability around 3,900–4,000 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH225
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelMakila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4
Overall Height (ft)16.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547