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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries a much larger group than the others (often around 16–19 passengers, depending on configuration) and offers long helicopter-range capability, commonly on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles with reserves, varying with payload and fuel setup. The Piper M600/SLS is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at personal and business travel. It is generally a six‑seat airplane (pilot plus up to five passengers) and, as a fixed‑wing, it usually delivers the greatest point‑to‑point range of the three, roughly around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on power settings and payload. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter designed for private, training, and light utility roles. It typically seats five (pilot plus four passengers) and has a shorter range than the H225 and far less than the M600, commonly around 300–350 nautical miles, again depending on conditions and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiper
Aircraft NameH225M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats215
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20