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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter designed for heavy utility and offshore missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers (high‑density seating) and offers roughly a 450–500 nautical mile class range depending on fuel and payload, prioritizing lift and hover capability over speed and efficiency. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for long endurance and cabin comfort. It generally seats about 8–11 passengers and provides an extended range in the ~1,500–1,800 nautical mile class, making it the strongest option here for longer point‑to‑point travel. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility, training, and short‑hop transport. It typically carries 4–5 occupants and has a range in the ~200–300 nautical mile class. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/corporate aircraft with advanced avionics. It usually carries 5–6 passengers and offers roughly a ~600–700 nautical mile class range, sitting between the helicopter options and the King Air for cross‑country capability.

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