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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters, typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions, while the Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range business jet aimed at corporate and VIP travel. In range, the Legacy 650E generally leads, offering intercity and some transcontinental capability (roughly around 3,900 nautical miles depending on conditions and payload), whereas the H225 and S-92 have much shorter ranges typical of heavy helicopters (commonly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, varying widely with reserves, payload, and mission equipment). Passenger capacity also differs by role: the Legacy 650E is usually configured for about 13 passengers in an executive cabin, while the H225 and S-92 can be arranged for higher headcounts in transport layouts, often around the high‑teens to low‑twenties, with offshore seating commonly near 19. Overall, choose the Legacy 650E for speed and long point‑to‑point travel between airports, and the H225 or S-92 when vertical lift, remote access, and specialized mission capability matter more than range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4
Overall Height (ft)16.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140