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

The Airbus H225 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter designed for utility and offshore transport. It typically offers the shortest range of the three and the highest passenger capacity, commonly configured around the high‑teens (and sometimes more depending on layout), making it best suited to vertical‑lift missions where runway access is limited. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for rugged regional work. It generally provides a longer range than the H225 and carries a mid‑sized load, usually up to about 9 passengers in typical commuter configurations, with strong flexibility for cargo and unimproved strips. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft. It usually has the longest range of the three and the smallest passenger capacity, typically seating 5 to 6, emphasizing speed, comfort, and owner‑pilot capability rather than utility lift or high‑density transport.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20