Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large, twin‑engine transport helicopters, typically used for offshore, SAR, and VIP missions. Both generally carry around 18–19 passengers in high‑density seating (with layouts varying by operator) and offer medium range; the S‑92 is often quoted with roughly 500+ nautical miles range, while the H225 is commonly in a similar class and can be higher with auxiliary tanks and mission configuration. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a much smaller twin‑engine light helicopter, usually configured for about 6–8 passengers, with shorter range (commonly a few hundred nautical miles) suited to urban, utility, and air medical roles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is not a helicopter but a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft; it typically seats about 9 passengers (plus pilot) and generally provides longer range than the light 902 and often competitive or better point‑to‑point range than many helicopters, while needing runways or prepared strips rather than helipads. Overall, H225 and S‑92 lead in lift and cabin volume, the 902 emphasizes agility and lower operating footprint, and the 208B prioritizes efficient fixed‑wing transport.