Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore and search‑and‑rescue missions; it generally offers the longest helicopter range in this group (roughly 450–600 nm depending on fit) and the highest passenger capacity, commonly around 16–19 passengers in transport configurations. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light business jet rather than a helicopter; it flies much faster and usually farther than the rotorcraft here (about 1,700–2,000 nm range), with a typical cabin arrangement of about 8–9 passengers (often up to 12 seats installed depending on layout). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter oriented toward utility and training; it has the shortest range of the four (often around 200–300 nm) and carries about 4–5 occupants including the pilot. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and utility roles; it usually sits between the Enstrom and H225 on both range (roughly 300–400+ nm) and capacity (commonly 6–8 occupants).