Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport and SAR-style missions; it typically offers the longest legs among the helicopters here, with practical ranges commonly on the order of roughly 450–500+ nautical miles depending on load, and it carries the most people, often around 16–19 passengers in transport configurations. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at utility and law-enforcement roles; its range is generally shorter, commonly around the 300–400 nautical mile class, and passenger capacity is usually about 4–7 including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter focused on private and light commercial use; it tends to have range in the mid‑300 nautical mile neighborhood and typically seats 4–5 including the pilot. The Piper M600 SLS is different in category: it’s a single‑engine turboprop airplane rather than a helicopter, generally delivering longer range than the light helicopters (often around 600 nautical miles) with seating for up to 6 occupants including the pilot, trading vertical-lift capability for faster, more efficient point‑to‑point travel.