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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and utility missions, offering long helicopter range (roughly 500–700 nm depending on payload and reserves) and typically seating about 16–19 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at personal, training, and light utility use; it has a much shorter range (around 300–350 nm typical) and carries about 4–5 people including the pilot, making it far less capable for high‑payload or long overwater work. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft built for efficient regional travel and special missions; it generally carries about 6–11 passengers and can reach roughly 1,500–2,000+ nm with extended‑range equipment and conservative payloads. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet focused on longer nonstop trips and comfort; it typically seats around 12–14 passengers and offers about 3,900 nm range, making it the best fit here for intercontinental‑style missions compared with turboprops or helicopters.

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