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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Embraer Legacy 650E are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their range and capacity reflect very different missions. The Airbus H225 is a large, long‑range, twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport and SAR; it generally carries around 19 passengers and offers roughly 600–700 nm of range depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and training roles; it typically seats about 4–5 occupants with a range on the order of roughly 200–300 nm. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for endurance and special missions; it commonly seats about 8–11 passengers and can reach roughly 1,800 nm range (mission fit dependent). The Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet focused on premium travel; it typically accommodates about 13–14 passengers and offers approximately 3,900 nm of range.

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