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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.

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