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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. It carries roughly 19 passengers in airline-style seating (more in high-density), but its practical range is shorter than the fixed‑wing aircraft here, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane. It seats about 6–11 passengers in typical configurations and offers long endurance for its class, with range roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on conditions and fit. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet. It commonly accommodates about 13–14 passengers and has the longest range of this group, roughly around 3,900 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and short/rough-field capability. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers and has mid-range performance, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles.

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