Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and other missions needing hover capability and strong all‑weather performance. Their ranges are broadly similar—typically in the mid‑400 to 500+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves—and they usually carry roughly 16–19 passengers in transport configurations (higher in dense layouts). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing utility aircraft optimized for short, unimproved strips and low operating cost. It generally offers longer range than the helicopters, often around 900–1,000+ nautical miles, but with much lower cruise speed and a smaller cabin, commonly seating about 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast, pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft. It typically provides the longest range of the group (often around 1,500+ nautical miles) and the highest cruise speed, but with a smaller passenger count than the transport helicopters, usually around 7–9 passengers.