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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. They trade speed and range for vertical lift, with typical practical ranges in the roughly 450–550 nautical mile class, depending on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity is generally high for helicopters: the H225 is commonly configured around 16–19 passengers, while the S-92 is often around 19, with layouts varying by operator and role. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at short‑haul utility, commuter, and cargo work. It generally offers longer range than the helicopters (about 900+ nautical miles in typical conditions) and seats up to about 9 passengers in commuter configuration (or more in specialized high‑density layouts). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet optimized for fast regional travel and flexible runway performance. It typically ranges around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and carries about 6–10 passengers, depending on cabin layout.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966807417
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats281019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.3—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment Center—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—23500—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower2100—2520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—760
Flat Rating—ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140