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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility work. It typically offers the longest helicopter range in this group (roughly 450–600+ nm, configuration dependent) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for long‑range business and special‑mission flying; it generally delivers the greatest range overall (often about 1,500–1,800+ nm with reserves) but carries fewer people than the H225, typically seating about 9–11 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to utility and training roles; its range is usually in the ~250–350 nm class and it commonly seats 4–5 occupants. The Robinson R66 is also a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on cost‑effective transport and utility; it typically has similar or slightly greater range than the 480B (~300–350 nm) and usually carries 4–5 occupants. Overall, the King Air leads on range, the H225 leads on payload and seats, and the Enstrom and R66 are lighter, shorter‑range options.

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