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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing business aircraft. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport and SAR; it typically carries around 19 passengers (configuration dependent) and offers on the order of roughly 500 nautical miles of range, extending with auxiliary fuel. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter aimed at private and utility missions; it usually seats 4–5 people including the pilot and has a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental trips; it commonly carries 10–14 passengers and can fly roughly 3,900 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop for owner‑pilots; it seats up to 6, typically carries fewer with full fuel, and delivers about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles depending on speed and reserves. Overall, the Legacy 650E leads in range and cruise efficiency, the H225 leads in lift and rotorcraft capacity, and the M600 SLS and R66 suit smaller groups with lower operating complexity.

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