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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and heavy utility work. It trades speed for lift and cabin volume, typically carrying roughly 16–24 passengers depending on layout, and offering long helicopter endurance with practical ranges commonly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often around 400–600 nm with reserves, mission‑dependent). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter oriented to training and utility roles; it usually carries 4–5 people and has a shorter, regional range typically on the order of a couple hundred nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, also generally a 4–5 seat aircraft, with range broadly similar or somewhat better than many piston lights, often around 300 nm depending on fuel and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a twin‑engine light business jet; it is in a different category entirely, carrying about 7–9 passengers in typical configurations and delivering far greater point‑to‑point range and cruise speed, with ranges commonly around 1,800–2,100 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34
Min Crew22
Total Seats2110
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats289
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297540
Standard Cabin Seats198
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2110
Max Cabin Seats289
Standard Cabin Seats198
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew Rest—No
Jump Seat—No
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.3
Galley / Refreshment—Galley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower2100—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Flat Rating—ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)—4119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.5
Overall Height (ft)16.317.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—
Wingspan (ft)—56.3
Aisle Step (ft)—0.7
Cabin Width (ft)—5.5
Cabin Height (ft)—5.7
Cabin Length (ft)—18.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—10