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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H225 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 2100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 63.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 |