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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore and utility missions. It typically offers the shortest range of the group (often a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves) but can carry the most people, commonly around 19 passengers in transport layouts, with strong vertical-lift flexibility. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane. It generally provides moderate range (often roughly 800–1,000+ nautical miles with reserves, mission‑dependent) and carries up to about 9 passengers, trading speed for rugged, short‑field practicality. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet. It delivers the longest range here (typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, configuration‑dependent) and carries about 6–10 passengers in typical executive seating, emphasizing speed and jet comfort while still accessing shorter runways than many jets. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft. Its range is usually around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles depending on load, and it seats about 4–6 passengers, optimized for owner‑pilot efficiency and modern avionics.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45420761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966802200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2165
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.317.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.14
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020