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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (higher in high‑density) and offers roughly 400–500+ nautical miles of range depending on fuel and mission profile. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane. It’s in the 6–9 passenger class (more in commuter configurations) with long endurance, commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, making it strong for regional missions from short runways. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑turboprop utility aircraft focused on simplicity and payload. It generally seats about 9–14 passengers and typically reaches around 900–1,200 nautical miles, depending on load and reserves, excelling in remote and unimproved strips. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet combining speed with rough‑field capability. It usually seats about 6–10 passengers and has roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range, offering the fastest point‑to‑point travel among these options.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatus
Aircraft NameH225PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90