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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large, twin‑engine helicopters designed for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work, while the Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at lower-cost private, training, and light commercial missions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine business jet, not a helicopter, optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel and short/rough-field capability, so it sits in a different category focused on fixed‑wing speed and efficiency. In range, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest legs, commonly around 2,000 nautical miles class depending on payload and reserves. The H225 and AW189 provide mid-to-long helicopter range, typically in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class, with the H225 often configured for longer offshore sectors than smaller rotorcraft. The R66 has the shortest range, typically a few hundred nautical miles or less depending on fuel and load. For passenger capacity, the H225 is usually the highest among these (often configured around the high‑teens), the AW189 slightly lower (commonly mid‑teens), the PC‑24 typically carries up to about 8–10 passengers in executive layouts, and the R66 seats up to 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecAIRBUS H225AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats21216
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameH225AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—6680
Standard Cabin Seats19196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats21216
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19196
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)350040005000
Horsepower21001983—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating——ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.457.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.316.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—
Wingspan (ft)——55.8
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)——5.6
Cabin Height (ft)——5.1
Cabin Length (ft)——23
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90