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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. Both typically carry around 18–19 passengers in an offshore-style configuration, with practical ranges roughly in the 500–600 nm class depending on payload, reserves, and mission equipment; they prioritize vertical access and cabin volume over speed and long cruise legs. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet “Super Versatile Jet” in the light business jet category, designed to operate from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It generally carries about 6–10 passengers in corporate layouts (higher-density options exist) and offers roughly 1,800–2,000 nm range, making it far better suited to regional point‑to‑point travel than the helicopters. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft. It typically seats 5–6 passengers (up to 7 including pilot, depending on configuration) with range around 1,400–1,500 nm, trading lower cost and simpler operation for less cabin space and redundancy than the twin‑engine types.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225PC-24M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45420761406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2810—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929668022007417
Standard Cabin Seats196419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216521
Max Cabin Seats2810—19
Standard Cabin Seats196419
Lavatory—1 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—No——
Cargo Door—Yes——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—FWD——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.35.6—
Galley / Refreshment—Optional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2350012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——8644—
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500500036004000
Horsepower2100—6002520
No. of Engines2211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260760
Flat Rating—ISA + 23ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)—3435——
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.229.7—
Overall Height (ft)16.317.411.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—165775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140