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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It prioritizes vertical lift and hoist capability over speed and fixed‑wing efficiency, carrying roughly 16–19 passengers in high‑density transport layouts, with range in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for long endurance and short/remote runway access. It generally seats 6–9 passengers in executive configurations and offers the longest range of this group, around 2,000+ nautical miles depending on conditions and fit. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet aimed at combining jet speed with rough/short‑field capability. Typical seating is about 6–10 passengers, with range roughly in the 1,800–2,000 nautical mile class. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/owner‑flown aircraft. It usually carries about 4–6 passengers and has range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, emphasizing lower operating complexity and cost versus the larger twins and the jet.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45420761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2810—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966802200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2165
Max Cabin Seats2810—
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Lavatory—1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.35.6
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower2100—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.317.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—165
Wingspan (ft)—55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)—5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)—5.14
Cabin Length (ft)—2312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—9020