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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; both emphasize payload and cabin volume over speed, and each generally carries around 18–19 passengers in high‑density seating. Their practical range is typically on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on fuel, reserves, and mission profile, with the H225 often quoted slightly higher in ferry configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility, patrol, and training roles, with far lower payload and cabin capacity; it usually seats about 4–5 occupants and has a shorter range, commonly roughly 200–300 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet rather than a helicopter, optimized for speed and point‑to‑point travel; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts and offers substantially longer range than the helicopters, typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966807417
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats281019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower2100—2520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—760
Flat Rating—ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)—3435—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140