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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Pilatus PC-24 and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing aircraft, so their strengths differ. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and SAR-style missions; it typically carries the most people of this group, commonly around 19 passengers in high‑density layouts, with a range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility, training, and personal use; passenger capacity is usually 4–5, and range is comparatively short, roughly a few hundred nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a twin‑engine business jet designed for fast point‑to‑point travel and short/rough-field capability; it typically seats about 6–10 passengers and has transcontinental-class range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft; it generally seats 5–6 passengers with range around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, trading jet speed for lower operating complexity.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45420761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2810—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966802200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2165
Max Cabin Seats2810—
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Lavatory—1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—No—
Cargo Door—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.35.6
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower2100—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.317.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—165
Wingspan (ft)—55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)—5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)—5.14
Cabin Length (ft)—2312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—9020