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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H225 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 2100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 63.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 |