Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and SAR work, with typical seating around 16–19 passengers and a practical range on the order of roughly 500–800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a much smaller light twin helicopter, commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers, with a shorter range typically around 250–400 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet, generally seating 6–10 passengers, and offers the longest range of this group at roughly 2,000 nautical miles, suited to fast regional and transcontinental missions (with runway requirements that are short for a jet). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, typically carrying 4–6 passengers, with range roughly 1,200–1,500 nautical miles. In summary, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access, while the PC‑24 and M600 prioritize longer range and higher cruise speeds, with the PC‑24 carrying more people farther than the M600.