H225 Super Puma vs S-92
The H225 Super Puma leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
The Airbus Helicopters H225 Super Puma (introduced 2004) and the Sikorsky S-92 (introduced 2004) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are helicopters, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. On paper they are closely matched, so the decision usually turns on cabin, economics and availability. undefined
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H225 Super Puma vs S-92: the key differences
- The H225 Super Puma delivers 0% more range (H225 Super Puma: 540 nm; S-92: 539 nm).
- The S-92 delivers 6% more cruise speed (H225 Super Puma: 142 kt; S-92: 151 kt).
- The H225 Super Puma and S-92 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 19 seats.
- The S-92 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (26,500 lbs versus 24,251 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the H225 Super Puma seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the H225 Super Puma leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The S-92 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
H225 Super Puma vs S-92: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the H225 Super Puma or the S-92?
The H225 Super Puma has the longer published range — 540 nm versus 539 nm for the S-92.
Which is faster, the H225 Super Puma or the S-92?
The S-92 cruises faster, at 151 kt versus 142 kt for the H225 Super Puma.
Is the H225 Super Puma or the S-92 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the S-92 is the larger aircraft — 26,500 lbs versus 24,251 lbs for the H225 Super Puma.
Should I buy the H225 Super Puma or the S-92?
On published specifications the H225 Super Puma leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The S-92 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the H225 Super Puma vs S-92?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.