Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; both typically carry around 18–19 passengers in high‑density seating (with fewer in VIP/mission layouts). Their practical ranges are generally in the 450–550 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, with the H225 often quoted slightly higher on paper, while the S‑92 is widely optimized for overwater reliability and cabin comfort. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane aimed at rugged regional and cargo work. It commonly seats about 9–14 passengers (operator‑dependent) and offers a longer point‑to‑point range than the helicopters, roughly around 900–1,000 nautical miles in typical specifications. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft. It seats about 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to around 6–7 including pilot seating configurations) and provides the longest range of this group, typically about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, prioritizing speed and efficiency over capacity.