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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225, Leonardo AW189, and Sikorsky S-92 are all large, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft oriented to business, special mission, and regional transport. In range, the King Air 360ER generally leads overall because fixed‑wing aircraft cruise more efficiently, offering the longest legs among these types. The S‑92 and H225 are broadly comparable long‑range heavy helicopters; in typical passenger-transport configurations they often provide similar mission radius, with actual range depending strongly on payload, reserves, and optional tanks. The AW189 is usually a step below the H225/S‑92 class in maximum range, though still capable for many offshore sectors. For passenger capacity, the H225 and S‑92 are commonly the highest in typical offshore seating layouts, often in the high‑teens to around twenty depending on configuration and regulations. The AW189 generally carries fewer, typically in the mid‑ to high‑teens. The King Air 360ER carries fewer still for passengers, usually in the single digits to low teens depending on interior and mission fit.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats212121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats212121
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191919
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower210019832520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.8
Overall Height (ft)16.316.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140