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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and other all‑weather utility missions. Both typically carry around 18–19 passengers in a transport layout and offer long helicopter ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and configuration, with the S‑92 generally in the same class and the H225 often quoted slightly higher in maximum-ferry conditions. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility roles. It carries up to five people including the pilot and has a much shorter range, commonly around 300 nautical miles, varying with fuel options and operating profile. The Pilatus PC‑24 is the outlier because it is a twin‑engine business jet, not a helicopter. It is built for fast point‑to‑point travel and can operate from shorter or less‑prepared runways compared with many jets. It typically seats about 6–10 passengers and offers far greater range than the helicopters, roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on model and load.

SpecAIRBUS H225Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4542076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192966807417
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats281019
Standard Cabin Seats19619
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140