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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine offshore/utility helicopters, while the Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light commercial missions. In range, the H225 and S-92 generally offer substantially longer legs than the R66 and are commonly configured for extended offshore sectors with typical ranges on the order of several hundred nautical miles, whereas the R66 is more suited to shorter point‑to‑point trips, typically a few hundred nautical miles or less depending on reserves and configuration. Passenger capacity differs sharply: the R66 normally carries a pilot plus four passengers (five seats total), reflecting its light category and smaller cabin. By contrast, the H225 and S-92 are designed to move larger teams; both are commonly outfitted for around 16–19 passengers in transport roles, with high useful load and cabin volume for offshore crews or SAR/EMS equipment. Overall, the R66 prioritizes simplicity and lower operating cost, while the H225 and S-92 prioritize capacity, redundancy, and all‑weather, long‑range utility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2121
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1919
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35004000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4
Overall Height (ft)16.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140