Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66
The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter in the heavy utility/offshore category, typically carrying around 19 passengers and offering a practical range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, depending on configuration. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at corporate, EMS, and law‑enforcement missions, usually seating about 8–10 and delivering a shorter range, commonly around 250–350 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter for private/corporate utility, generally carrying 4–5 people with range typically around 300 nautical miles. By contrast, the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet rather than a helicopter, built for intercity and intercontinental missions. It commonly seats about 13 passengers (with higher‑density layouts possible) and has a far greater range, roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. In short, the Legacy 650E dominates range and cruise efficiency, while the H225 leads helicopter passenger capacity and heavy-lift utility; the 902 Explorer and R66 serve shorter-range, lighter-duty roles.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | H225 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 |
| Cabin | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 |
| Horsepower | 2100 |
| No. of Engines | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length (ft) | 63.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 |