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

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter (rotorcraft) built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. It typically offers the most flexibility for point‑to‑point access without runways and can carry the most people, commonly accommodating around 16 to 19 passengers depending on configuration. Its practical range varies with payload and reserves, but it is generally in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles, often roughly 400–500 nm in typical transport roles. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing airplane aimed at long‑range business and special‑mission operations. It usually carries about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts and stands out for endurance and runway‑based efficiency, with an extended range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nm depending on loading and conditions. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing airplane designed for owner‑pilot use. It generally seats 4 to 6 passengers and offers solid cross‑country capability, typically around 1,000–1,200 nm, but with less capacity and redundancy than the King Air.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20