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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211021
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225XLS+S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541906439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192975407417
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211021
Max Cabin Seats28919
Standard Cabin Seats19819
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.5
Overall Height (ft)16.317.217.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10