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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing airplanes. The H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions; it generally carries far more people than the others, often around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with long helicopter range on the order of roughly 450–650 nm depending on fit and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter aimed at personal and light commercial use, usually seating 4–5 total (including the pilot) and offering much shorter range, commonly around 300 nm. The King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop designed for efficient regional missions; it typically seats about 8–11 passengers and provides long endurance and range, roughly 1,500–2,000+ nm depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet with strong short/rough‑field capability; it commonly carries 6–10 passengers and offers jet cruise speeds with range typically around 1,800–2,000 nm.

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