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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer in VIP) and offers roughly a 450–500 nm class range depending on configuration and reserves, prioritizing vertical access over speed. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop optimized for regional and special‑mission work. It commonly seats 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter fits) and, in ER form, reaches about 1,500–1,800 nm, trading jet pace for short‑field flexibility and efficiency. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet. Typical seating is about 13 passengers, with a range around 3,900–4,000 nm, making it best suited to longer nonstop city pairs with higher cruise speed and cabin comfort. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑pilot aircraft. It usually carries 4–6 passengers and delivers roughly 1,200–1,500 nm range, balancing simplicity, lower operating costs, and access to smaller airports.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20