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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are medium twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore transport and SAR-style missions, with typical ranges around 450–550 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Passenger capacity is generally in the mid‑teens: the AW189 is commonly arranged for about 16–19 passengers, while the H225 is often configured around 16–19 and can be higher in dense seating layouts. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at long-range utility and executive roles. It offers substantially greater range than the helicopters—typically on the order of 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles depending on payload and fuel—and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in executive configurations, with higher-capacity commuter layouts possible by operator choice. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft focused on rugged, short‑field operations. It generally carries about 9–14 passengers and typically ranges around 800–1,000+ nautical miles, varying with load, speed, and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21001983
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.8
Overall Height (ft)16.316.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85