Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66
The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility roles; it carries the most people of this group (typically around 16–19 passengers) and offers long helicopter range, commonly on the order of roughly 700–900 km depending on fit and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training and personal/utility use; it seats about 4–5 occupants total and has comparatively short range, roughly a few hundred kilometers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is the outlier: a twin‑engine business jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel; it typically carries 6–10 passengers in an executive layout (more with high‑density seating) and has by far the greatest range, commonly around 3,000–4,000 km. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter for private and light commercial work; it seats about 4–5 occupants total and offers moderate helicopter range, often roughly 500–700 km.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 17.4 |
| 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 |