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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility work. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density transport layout (often fewer in VIP/mission configurations) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and optional tanks. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at efficient regional travel and special missions. It commonly seats about 8–11 passengers in executive layouts (higher for commuter/mission interiors) and is built for long legs, with published range around 1,500+ nautical miles, again varying with load and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet light business aircraft designed for fast point‑to‑point travel and operations from shorter or unimproved runways. It typically accommodates about 6–10 passengers and delivers transcontinental-style capability for its class, with range generally around 1,900–2,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatus
Aircraft NameH225PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90