AIR.ONE

Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter (rotorcraft) optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point speed. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers depending on cabin fit, with practical range commonly in the ~500–650 nm class, extendable with auxiliary tanks. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient regional travel. It generally seats about 8–9 passengers, with an extended range around ~1,500–1,800 nm depending on payload and reserves. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on faster city‑pair capability. Typical seating is about 8–9 passengers (up to 12 in some configurations), with range roughly ~2,000–2,100 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a notably flexible cabin and rough/short‑field capability for its class. It typically carries 6–8 passengers (up to around 10), with range commonly ~1,800–2,000 nm depending on mission profile.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameH225XLS+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419062076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192975406680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats28910
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.552.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.217.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)56.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.523
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090