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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point speed. It typically carries around 19 passengers in transport seating and offers a practical range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, varying with payload and reserves. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, optimized for comfortable intercity and intercontinental travel; it commonly seats 13 passengers (up to 14) and has roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter and semi‑prepared runways; it generally carries 6–8 passengers in executive layouts (up to about 10) with a range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑operators; it typically seats 5–6 passengers and has a range roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads on range and cabin size, the H225 leads on passenger count with VTOL capability, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with access, and the M600 SLS prioritizes simplicity and efficiency.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45420761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966802200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2165
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.317.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.14
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020