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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane, so their “range” and seating are shaped by very different missions. The Airbus H225 sits in the heavy, long‑range offshore/SAR category, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration and offering roughly a 450–550 nautical mile class range. The Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter aimed at utility and training, usually seating 4–5 people with a shorter, roughly 250–350 nautical mile class range. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter used for private, utility, and light commercial work, commonly seating 4–5 and delivering about a 300–350 nautical mile class range. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized, high‑performance personal/business aircraft rather than a rotorcraft; it typically seats 5–6 and, with greater cruise efficiency than helicopters, offers roughly a 600–700 nautical mile class range. Overall, the H225 leads on payload and mission capability, the M600 leads on point‑to‑point range and speed, and the 480B and R66 cover lighter helicopter roles.

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