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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range, heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, rescue, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. Its range is typically on the order of about 500–700 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and it can carry a large cabin load—often around 16–19 passengers (and more in high‑density seating) with substantial payload flexibility. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet optimized for intercity and intercontinental-style legs. It offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 13 passengers in an executive layout, balancing long endurance with speed and a stand‑up cabin. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑flown, pressurized personal aircraft. Its range is roughly 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, and it generally carries about 4–6 passengers plus the pilot, prioritizing lower operating costs and access to shorter runways over cabin size and maximum range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20