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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions; it typically carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 600–700 nautical miles depending on configuration. The R66 is a light turbine helicopter best suited to short hops; it seats 4–5 total (including the pilot) and typically ranges roughly 300 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions; it commonly seats about 13–14 passengers and can fly roughly 3,900 nautical miles. The PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” optimized for short/rough runway access and regional-to-transcontinental missions; it typically seats about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles. Range and seating vary with payload, reserves, and cabin configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatus
Aircraft NameH225PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats196
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
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
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