Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are both medium-lift, twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and utility work; the H225 is the larger “super‑medium,” typically offering the longest reach (roughly 450–500+ nm depending on fit) and the highest seating, commonly around 19 passengers. The AW189 sits slightly below it in size and lift, generally carrying about 16–18 passengers with range often in the ~400 nm class, again highly configuration‑dependent. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a much lighter twin‑engine helicopter used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate roles. It carries far fewer people—typically about 6–8 passengers (layout dependent)—and has a shorter range, commonly in the ~250–350 nm bracket. The Piper M600 SLS is not a helicopter at all but a single‑engine turboprop airplane for personal and business travel. It carries up to 6 occupants and typically offers longer point‑to‑point range than the 902 and is competitive with many helicopters, around ~600 nm.