Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters suited to vertical‑lift missions, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane and the Cessna Citation XLS+ is a twin‑engine light business jet optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. In range, the Citation XLS+ generally leads, typically around 2,000 nautical miles class depending on payload and reserves. The Grand Caravan EX is next, commonly around the 900–1,000 nautical mile class. The H225 is comparable or somewhat lower in many configurations, roughly in the 700–900 nautical mile class, while the 902 Explorer is usually shorter‑legged, often in the ~300–400 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, the H225 is the largest, commonly configured for about 16–19 passengers (and can be arranged higher in some layouts). The Grand Caravan EX typically carries up to 9 passengers. The Citation XLS+ usually seats about 8–9 passengers in an executive cabin. The 902 Explorer generally carries about 5–7 passengers.