Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92
The Cessna Citation XLS+ is the only fixed‑wing aircraft in this set; it is a midsize business jet optimized for point‑to‑point travel, typically carrying about 7–9 passengers in executive configuration and offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions. The Airbus H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore transport and SAR roles; it commonly seats around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and can achieve on the order of 450–500 nautical miles, with mission equipment and reserves affecting that figure. The Sikorsky S‑92 is also a large twin‑engine offshore helicopter in a similar class, typically carrying about 16–19 passengers and offering a comparable medium‑to‑long helicopter range, often roughly 450–550 nautical miles depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a much smaller twin‑engine light utility helicopter; it generally carries about 6–8 people including pilot(s) and has a shorter range, typically around 250–350 nautical miles.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 5.34 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 10 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Cessna Citation | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | XLS+ | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1906 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.67 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 7540 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 430 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $15,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 10 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 9 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 8 | 19 |
| 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 | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW545C | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 5000 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 4119 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 52.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 17.2 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 775 |
| 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 | 140 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 10 | — |