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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 5 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 8644 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 600 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | 260 | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 29.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 165 | 775 |
| 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 |