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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a fixed‑wing business jet, so their strengths differ sharply. The H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine transport helicopter suited to offshore and utility missions; it typically carries around 19 passengers (higher-density layouts can seat more) and offers roughly 450–600 nautical miles of range depending on payload, reserves, and configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller piston helicopter aimed at light utility and training; it generally seats 4–5 people and has a shorter range, commonly about 200–300 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel; it typically carries 6–10 passengers in executive layouts (up to about 11 in high-density seating) and has far greater range than either helicopter, roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. Overall, the H225 prioritizes lift and vertical access, the 480B prioritizes simplicity and low capacity, and the PC-24 prioritizes speed and long-range passenger transport between runways.

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