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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility lift; they typically carry around 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts (more in certain configurations) and offer medium range, roughly in the 450–550 nautical mile class depending on fuel, payload, and reserves. The S‑92 is broadly comparable to the H225, often emphasized for North Sea/offshore operations, while the H225 is similarly positioned with strong lift and cabin volume. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine helicopter primarily used for training, patrol, and light utility work. It generally seats about 4–5 occupants and has a shorter range, commonly around 250–350 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft optimized for short, rough strips and regional cargo/passenger missions. It typically seats up to 9 passengers (plus pilots/crew as configured) and usually offers longer range than the helicopters here, often around 700–900 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks.

SpecAIRBUS H225Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4
Overall Height (ft)16.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140