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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing turboprops. In category and mission, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine, long‑range utility/offshore helicopter designed for demanding transport roles; the R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at shorter missions with lower operating complexity. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine, pressurized business/utility aircraft optimized for longer legs and higher cruise efficiency; the M600 SLS is a single‑engine, pressurized personal/business aircraft emphasizing owner‑pilot operation and advanced avionics. For range, the King Air 360ER generally leads among these, offering the longest endurance of the group. The H225 also provides substantial helicopter range for its class, typically longer than the R66. The M600 SLS offers strong range for a single‑engine turboprop, usually less than the 360ER but more than most light helicopters; the R66 is typically the shortest‑range option. For passenger capacity, the H225 carries the most, commonly configured for well over a dozen passengers. The King Air 360ER typically seats around 6 to 11 depending on configuration. The M600 SLS generally carries up to about 5 passengers plus a pilot, while the R66 is typically limited to about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

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