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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter built for long‑range offshore and utility missions. As a rotorcraft, it trades speed for vertical lift and access to confined landing sites, while still offering substantial legs; typical operational range is in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (roughly 500–700 nm depending on payload and reserves). It can be configured for a relatively large cabin load, commonly around 16–19 passengers. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing airplane optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel. It generally provides the longest range of the three, about 1,800 nm class, but with a smaller cabin than the H225; typical executive seating is about 6–9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on simplicity and lower operating costs. Its range is shorter than both the H225 and 360ER (roughly 250–350 nm class), and passenger capacity is modest, usually up to 4 total occupants including the pilot.

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