Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore energy support, search and rescue, and VIP/utility transport. Both emphasize cabin volume and lifting capability over speed and distance, with practical ranges commonly in the roughly 500–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. Passenger capacity is similar: they’re often configured around 16–19 passengers (with layouts varying by mission and regulations). The Enstrom 480B sits in a different category as a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and personal/utility missions. Its range is much shorter than the H225/S‑92 (around the low‑to‑mid 300 nautical mile range) and typical passenger capacity is small, generally 4–5 seats including the pilot. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet, optimized for high speed and intercontinental reach rather than vertical lift. It offers far greater range than any of the helicopters—about 6,000+ nautical miles—and typically carries about 8–16 passengers in executive configurations.