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| Decision factor | Sikorsky S-92View aircraft profile | Airbus Helicopters H175View aircraft profile | Airbus Helicopters H225View aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Estimated purchase | €8.73m | €8.73m | €17.47m |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €740k | €731k | €721k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €12.43m | €12.39m | €21.07m |
| Cruise speed | 136 kt | 154 kt | 142 kt |
| Advertised range | 428 nm | 400 nm | 459 nm |
| Seats | 19 | 18 | 19 |
| Realistic payload | 1980 kg | 900 kg | 3357 kg |
| Runway need | Vertical | Vertical | Vertical |
| Data confidence | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | The S-92 combines 24-seat helicopter capability with about 428 NM reported range and about 148 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | The H175 combines 12-seat helicopter capability with about 400 NM reported range and about 154 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | The H225 combines 14-seat helicopter capability with about 345 NM reported range and about 150 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. |
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