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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and the Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Piper M600/SLS is a single‑engine fixed‑wing turboprop airplane, so their strengths differ immediately by mission. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range, multi‑role helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility work; it offers the greatest passenger capacity (commonly around 16–19 seats in transport layouts) and the longest practical helicopter range, generally on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on fuel and configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and personal/utility flying; it carries about 4–5 people and has a much shorter range, typically around 200–300 nautical miles. The Piper M600/SLS is built for fast personal and business travel; it usually seats 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers (about 6 total) and, unlike the helicopters, delivers substantially longer range for point‑to‑point travel, roughly around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on variant, reserves, and speed settings.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20