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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.

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