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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 505 Jetranger X vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii

The Airbus Helicopters H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine, long‑range utility helicopter designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and other high‑payload missions. It offers by far the greatest range in this comparison (roughly in the 450–500+ nautical mile class depending on fit) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly configured around 19 passengers (with variations by operator and mission equipment). The Bell 505 JetRanger X is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at training, touring, and light utility work. Its range is mid‑pack (typically around 300+ nautical miles), and it carries a small group, usually 4 passengers plus 1 pilot (subject to weight and configuration). The Robinson R22 Beta II is a very light, piston‑engine helicopter primarily used for training and basic personal/utility flying. It has the shortest range of the three (often around 200 nautical miles) and the smallest capacity, generally 1 passenger plus 1 pilot.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 505 JetRanger XROBINSON R22 Beta II
Summary
Cockpit22—
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.53$ 1.80
Min Crew21—
Total Seats2152
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameH225505 JetRanger XR22 Beta II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454306250
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.71$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats28——
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119291500490
Standard Cabin Seats193—
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 441$ 173
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G1000HGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)14212596
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$1,445,000$ 312,000
Cabin
Cockpit22—
Min Crew21—
Total Seats2152
Max Cabin Seats28——
Standard Cabin Seats193—
Engine
FADECYesDual-ChannelNo
ModelMakila 2A1Arrius 2RO-360
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)350040002000
Horsepower2100505131
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)68484.85115
Fuel Burn (gph)—32.3—
TBO (yrs)——12
Fuel Delivery——Carbureted
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.442.4828.5
Overall Height (ft)16.310.658.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.23725.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547137—
Width (ft)—6.51—
Cabin Width (ft)—4.66—
Cabin Height (ft)—2.75—
Cabin Length (ft)—7.17—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—18—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——1.5