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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business jets aimed at executive and multi‑mission transport. In range, the Legacy 650E is longest‑legged at roughly 3,900 nm, enabling true intercontinental segments. The PC‑24 is a super‑versatile light jet with about 2,000 nm of range, trading absolute distance for short/rough‑field access and frequent regional-to-continental hops. The H225 and AW189 have helicopter ranges typically in the ~450–500 nm class (mission dependent), optimized for point-to-point access without runways rather than long-distance cruise. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E typically seats 13 in an executive layout, with higher-density options; the PC‑24 commonly seats 8–10 in executive configuration (up to about 11). The H225 can carry around 19 passengers in a transport setup, while the AW189 is typically around 16–19 depending on layout.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats21216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameH225AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats19196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats21216
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19196
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower21001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.316.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
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