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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; it typically carries around 19 passengers (high‑density layouts can be higher) and offers long helicopter range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet optimized for long‑range executive travel; it generally seats 13–14 passengers in typical corporate layouts and can fly about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston‑engine helicopter aimed at utility, training, and personal use; it usually carries 4–5 people and has a range commonly around 300 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light, turbine helicopter for private, utility, and sightseeing missions; it typically carries up to 5 people and offers range in the neighborhood of 300–350 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E dominates in range and cruise efficiency, the H225 leads in helicopter lift and cabin capacity, and the Enstrom 480B and R66 are smaller, shorter‑range rotorcraft suited to local missions.

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