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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225, Enstrom 480B, and Sikorsky S-92 sit in very different helicopter categories. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine utility helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and short-range transport. It generally carries about 4–5 people including the pilot and has a comparatively short range, roughly a few hundred nautical miles depending on fuel and reserves. The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter widely used for offshore energy support, search and rescue, and government missions. It offers long-range capability for its class, commonly on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles, and a typical passenger fit in the high teens, often around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S‑92 is also a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter focused on offshore transport and SAR, with range broadly comparable to the H225 (often roughly 450–550 nautical miles) and a similar passenger capacity, commonly around 16–19. In general, the S‑92 and H225 compete directly in the heavy offshore category, while the 480B is in a much smaller light-utility segment.

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