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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing aircraft. In category and mission, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport and search-and-rescue, whereas the 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter geared more toward law enforcement, EMS, and utility work. The Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes, and the PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for fast regional travel, including operation from relatively short runways. For range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest reach (roughly 2,000+ nautical miles), the Grand Caravan EX is mid‑range (around 900–1,000+ nm), and both helicopters typically have shorter ranges (often on the order of 300–500+ nm depending on configuration). For passenger capacity, the H225 is the largest (commonly up to about 19), the Grand Caravan EX typically seats around 9–14, the PC‑24 usually carries about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, and the 902 Explorer is smaller, often around 6–8.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatus
Aircraft NameH225PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90