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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine heavy helicopters typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet aimed at executive travel and flexible regional operations, including rough‑field capability. In range terms, the PC‑24 generally offers the longest reach at roughly 2,000 nautical miles class depending on load and reserves, making it better suited to longer point‑to‑point trips. The H225 and S‑92 usually operate in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class for practical offshore sectors, with typical mission ranges broadly around 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload, routing, and fuel configuration. For passenger capacity, the H225 and S‑92 commonly seat around 16–19 passengers in high‑density transport layouts (with other configurations possible), whereas the PC‑24 is typically configured for about 6–10 passengers in executive layouts, with higher maximum seating possible in commuter-style arrangements. Overall, the helicopters trade speed and long-range efficiency for vertical access and mission flexibility, while the PC‑24 trades vertical lift for faster cruise and longer range.

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