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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are twin‑engine heavy helicopters used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP shuttle missions; both typically carry around 19 passengers in high‑density seating, with practical range on the order of roughly 450–550 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and cabin fit. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft suited to regional business travel and utility missions; it generally seats about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations) and offers significantly longer range than the helicopters, roughly around 1,500 nautical miles class. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it commonly carries 12–16 passengers and can fly about 6,450 nautical miles, far exceeding the King Air and dwarfing helicopter endurance. In short, the H225 and S‑92 prioritize vertical access and short-to-medium legs, the King Air 360ER balances runway-based flexibility with midrange reach, and the Falcon 8X maximizes speed and global range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211721
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameH2258XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929369007417
Standard Cabin Seats191419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew222
Total Seats211721
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191419
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695775
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140