Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer
The Airbus H225 is a large, twin‑engine heavy helicopter optimized for offshore and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport configuration and offers roughly 400–500 nautical miles of range, depending on payload and tanks. The Embraer Legacy 650E is the outlier: a long‑range business jet rather than a helicopter, generally seating about 13 passengers in an executive cabin (up to 19 in higher‑density layouts) with intercontinental range around 3,900 nautical miles, far exceeding the rotorcraft here. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to training, patrol, and utility work; it usually seats 4–5 occupants and has a range on the order of 250–350 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and corporate transport, commonly seating about 7–10 (often 8–9) with a typical range roughly 300–400 nautical miles.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H225 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 2100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 63.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 |