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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility lift. It typically offers the longest helicopter-class reach among these options (around 450–500+ nautical miles, mission dependent) and carries the most people, commonly up to about 19 passengers in high‑density layouts (often fewer with mission equipment). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized, twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft built for fast, longer‑range regional transport; it generally provides the greatest range of the four (roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and reserves) and seats about 9 passengers in typical executive/utility configurations. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop, rugged STOL fixed‑wing utility aircraft for short/rough strips; it usually seats up to about 9–14 passengers and offers midrange capability (often ~900–1,200 nautical miles, payload dependent). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training and light utility; it has the shortest range (commonly ~300–350 nautical miles) and the smallest cabin, typically seating 4–5 occupants.

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