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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. They typically carry around 16–19 passengers in an airline-style layout (with higher-density options possible) and offer practical ranges on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and mission equipment. Between the two, the S‑92 is often cited with slightly longer typical range, while the H225 is similarly positioned with strong lift and hot‑and‑high performance. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet optimized for point‑to‑point travel at high speed and altitude. It generally seats about 13 passengers in executive configuration and has intercontinental-class range, roughly around 3,900 nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop transcontinental routes. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet built for versatility, including operations from shorter and sometimes unpaved runways. It typically carries 6–10 passengers in executive layouts and has a midrange capability of about 2,000 nautical miles, bridging the gap between utility access and efficient regional-to-continental jet travel.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966807417
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats281019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
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 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140