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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225, Leonardo AW189, and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and heavy utility work, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine fixed‑wing turboprop optimized for short‑haul regional and remote airstrip operations. In range terms, the S-92 and H225 generally sit at the higher end among the helicopters for longer offshore legs, with the AW189 usually somewhat shorter but still in a similar long‑range class; the Grand Caravan EX often achieves comparable or better point‑to‑point range than many helicopters thanks to fixed‑wing efficiency, though its mission profile differs (runways required). For passenger capacity, the S-92 and H225 commonly carry the most in typical transport layouts (often around the high‑teens to low‑twenties), the AW189 is generally slightly below them (often mid‑teens to high‑teens), and the Grand Caravan EX is usually configured for up to 9 passengers, prioritizing payload flexibility over high seating density.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats212121
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats212121
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191919
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040004000
Horsepower210019832520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.8
Overall Height (ft)16.316.617.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140