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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore transport and SAR; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts (often fewer in VIP/mission fits) and has an operational range on the order of roughly 450–700 nautical miles depending on tanks, payload, and mission profile. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and training roles; it generally seats 4–5 and has a range roughly in the 200–350 nautical mile class. Among the jets, the Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 13–14 passengers with intercontinental‑style range around 3,900 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet optimized for short/rough-field access; it typically seats about 6–10 passengers and offers a range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles, varying with load and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatus
Aircraft NameH225PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats196
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.1
Cabin Length (ft)23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90