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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport and heavy utility missions. It carries the most people of the three, commonly around 16–19 passengers (with higher-density seating possible), but its point‑to‑point range is generally shorter than the jets and turboprop, often on the order of roughly 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for fast regional travel and access to shorter or less‑prepared runways than many jets. In typical executive configuration it carries about 6–10 passengers and offers the longest practical range here, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑end personal or owner‑flown aircraft. It usually seats about 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to 6 total seats) and provides a mid‑to‑long range for its class, roughly around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles, trading jet speed and cabin volume for lower operating complexity and cost.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45420761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2810
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192966802200
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2165
Max Cabin Seats2810
Standard Cabin Seats1964
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.317.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)55.843.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)5.14
Cabin Length (ft)2312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)9020