Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore and utility missions. Both carry roughly 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating (more in some layouts, fewer in VIP), with practical ranges generally in the 450–600 nautical mile class depending on payload, reserves, and configuration; the S‑92 is often optimized for offshore cabin payload, while the H225 is similarly positioned with strong lift capability. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at short‑range utility, training, and patrol work. It typically seats about five (pilot plus four) and has a much shorter range, commonly around 200–300 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is not a helicopter but a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane. It trades vertical‑lift capability for speed and range, typically seating four to six and offering significantly longer legs—often around 1,000+ nautical miles—making it better suited to point‑to‑point travel than the rotorcraft options.