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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet, so they serve very different missions. The H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility/VIP roles; it generally carries a larger group than light helicopters, commonly around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with a range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and private/utility flying; it usually seats 4–5 passengers and has a much shorter range, roughly around 300–400 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for intercity and intercontinental travel; it typically seats about 13 passengers in an executive layout (with higher maximums possible), and its range is far greater—about 3,900 nautical miles—making it the clear choice for long nonstop trips compared with either helicopter.

SpecAIRBUS H225
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus Helicopters
Aircraft NameH225
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats19
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew2
Total Seats21
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats19
Engine
FADECYes
ModelMakila 2A1
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4
Overall Height (ft)16.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547