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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 8X | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6450 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 36900 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 80.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 26.1 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 1695 | 775 |
| 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 |