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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.

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