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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and search‑and‑rescue work, typically carrying about 16–19 passengers, with a practical range around 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter aimed at law‑enforcement and utility roles, usually seating about 6–8 passengers, with a shorter range commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. Among the fixed‑wing aircraft, the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft with long legs for its class; it generally seats about 8–11 passengers and can reach roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with typical reserves, varying with configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft favored for regional, cargo, and rugged-field operations; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers and offers a midrange profile around 900–1,000 nautical miles, again depending on load and operating conditions.

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