Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are medium twin‑engine helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane and the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet. In category terms, the helicopters specialize in vertical lift, offshore/EMS, and operations into confined sites; the Caravan emphasizes rugged short‑field cargo/passenger work; and the PC‑24 targets fast point‑to‑point travel with jet performance and the ability to use relatively short runways for a jet. For range, the PC‑24 typically offers the longest, generally around 2,000 nautical miles class depending on configuration. The 208B Grand Caravan EX is mid‑range, commonly around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The AW189 and H225 vary widely with payload and mission equipment, but are typically in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range, often roughly 450–700 nautical miles class for many profiles. For passenger capacity, the H225 is usually the largest, often around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The AW189 is commonly around 16–19 as well. The Grand Caravan EX is typically up to about 9 passengers. The PC‑24 is usually configured for about 6–10 passengers in executive seating.