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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters designed for demanding missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue, while the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at personal and business travel. In range, the M600 SLS typically offers longer cross‑country legs than either helicopter (roughly around 1,000+ nautical miles depending on reserves and load), whereas the H225 and S-92 are more commonly in the several‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class, optimized for out‑and‑back missions with payload rather than maximum distance. Passenger capacity differs sharply: the M600 SLS is a six‑seat aircraft (pilot plus up to five passengers), suited to small groups. The H225 generally carries roughly 16–19 passengers in typical transport layouts, making it a high‑capacity option. The S-92 is comparable, often configured around 19 passengers, and is widely used where twin‑engine redundancy and cabin volume are priorities. Overall, choose the M600 SLS for longer point‑to‑point travel between runways, and the H225 or S‑92 for vertical lift, higher passenger counts, and operations to helidecks or remote sites.

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