Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters, suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Their range is broadly similar, typically in the roughly 500–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity is also comparable: the H225 is commonly configured around 19 passengers, while the S‑92 is typically about 19 as well (often arranged as 18–19 in offshore layouts). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips and regional hops. It generally offers longer range than the helicopters (often around 900–1,000+ nautical miles), with much lower operating complexity, but carries fewer people, typically up to 9 passengers in standard commuter configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft in a different category entirely, designed for intercontinental travel. Its range is far greater (about 6,000+ nautical miles), and it usually carries fewer passengers than the helicopters in high‑density terms, but more in comfort-focused layouts, typically around 8–16 passengers depending on cabin configuration.