I guess we can assume about the same performance in range and payload, and the S-92 is cheaper by a few million dollars (out of what 17 million?) OK.
Let's look at the 225's shortfalls (according to helicomparitor, who seems biased in favor of the Eurocopter. Are there more shortfalls than these?):
Fatigue evaluation of structure
Seat, berth, safety belts, and harnesses
Emergency dynamic landing conditions Fuel system crash resistance
Fuel tanks: general; Puncture Resistance
So the FUEL TANKS are weaker? Does this mean they split or burst more easily? Is a fire more likely in an EC 225?
What does that mean about the belts and harnesses? Are they weaker, too?
Can't those things be made safer on the EC 225, too? It seems that they are just added on, so they could be made proper.
Mr. Burt, can you speak out?