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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. It typically carries a large cabin load (often well over a dozen passengers depending on interior and mission fit) and offers medium helicopter range, generally a few hundred nautical miles with reserves, optimized for lifting and endurance more than speed. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercity and intercontinental missions. It commonly seats around 13 passengers in executive configuration and can fly roughly 3,900 nautical miles, emphasizing comfort, baggage volume, and nonstop range. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter suited to training, patrol, and short utility flights. It typically carries about 4–5 occupants and has short‑to‑moderate helicopter range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft. It generally seats up to 6 and offers midrange capability, about 1,400 nautical miles, balancing efficiency with cabin comfort.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20