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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. Compared with the fixed‑wing aircraft here, it typically has shorter range (roughly 450–650 nm depending on fit) but strong vertical‑lift capability and a higher people‑moving capacity for its class, commonly around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged runways and simple operations. It carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration, with typical ranges around 900–1,200 nm. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet focused on speed and comfort. It usually seats about 8–9 passengers in executive layout, and commonly ranges about 1,900–2,100 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared strips. It generally carries around 6–10 passengers, with range typically about 1,800–2,000 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameH225XLS+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419062076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192975406680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats28910
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.552.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.217.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)56.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.523
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090