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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore energy, search and rescue, and government transport. Both emphasize redundancy and payload, carrying roughly 16–19 passengers in common layouts. In range, the S-92 is generally around the mid‑400 nautical mile class, while the H225 is often quoted a bit higher, roughly in the 450–600 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility and private missions. It typically seats 4 passengers plus the pilot (about 5 total) and has a much shorter range, commonly around 300 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is not a helicopter at all but a single‑engine turboprop airplane designed for personal and business travel. It seats up to 5 passengers plus a pilot (up to 6 total) and offers substantially longer range than the helicopters here, roughly about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles depending on cruise and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192922007417
Standard Cabin Seats19419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21521
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats19419
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelMakila 2A1PT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350036004000
Horsepower21006002520
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260760
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.429.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165775
Wingspan (ft)43.2
Cabin Width (ft)4.1
Cabin Height (ft)4
Cabin Length (ft)12.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140