Originally Posted by
Torcher
To keep it real.
In my world, when you add the factor of required climb gradients OEI, the 225 does not in any way outperform the S-92 in the range/payload department.
On a standard day, an S-92 can do a 5% Climb (Standard Copter SID) OEI, at Max gross weight (26500 lbs), up to normal cruise altitudes.
Try that on a 225 (5% OEI Climb), and you will find that you will have a significantly reduced take off weight, as in less range/payload
And that makes the real life payload/range better on the S-92, as verified by the observations of member 26500lbs
Torcher
"OEI" it's not "one engine INOPERATIVE"