Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair
| Spec | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Turbo Stationair | AIRBUS H125 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| DOC / nm | $ 1.01 | $ 1.08 | $ 4.61 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Airbus Helicopters |
| Aircraft Name | 182 Skylane | 206 Turbo Stationair | H125 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 915 | 703 | 341 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.25 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.77 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 146 | $ 174 | $ 627 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G500H |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 145 | 161 | 136 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $530,000 | $745,000 | $3,200,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 5 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 2189 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 5 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes |
| Model | IO-540-AB1A5 | TIO-540-AJ1A | Arriel 2D |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 245 | 350 | 847 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 87 | 87 | 143 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29 | 28.3 | 42.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36 | 36 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.1 | 4.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.2 | 12.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.4 | 9.4 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 11 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 36.1 |