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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore and SAR missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers (high‑density layouts can be higher) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short‑range utility and training; it seats up to 5 and typically operates in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile range (about 300–400 nm). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for efficient city‑pair travel; it generally seats 8–9 passengers in a standard executive cabin and offers roughly 1,800–2,100 nm of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a “super versatile” mission profile, combining business‑jet speed with the ability to use shorter or semi‑prepared runways; it typically carries 6–10 passengers and has about 2,000 nm of range, often edging the XLS+ while offering more rugged airfield flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameH225XLS+PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419062076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192975406680
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats28910
Standard Cabin Seats1986
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)41193435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.552.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.217.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)56.355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.523
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090