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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66 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 other high‑payload missions. Both sit in the top tier here for passenger capacity, commonly configured around the high‑teens (often up to roughly 19), and they also offer the longest practical ranges in this comparison, generally in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on fuel and mission fit. The H225 is often selected when very high lift and long overwater legs are priorities, while the S‑92 is similarly positioned with strong offshore and utility credentials. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at cost‑efficient private, utility, and training roles. It typically carries about 4–5 people and has a moderate range suitable for regional missions rather than long offshore legs. The Enstrom 480B is also a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter, generally comparable in role to the R66, with a typical capacity around 4–5 seats and a similar mid‑range endurance, emphasizing stability and utility over maximum payload or long range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4
Overall Height (ft)16.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140