Airbus Helicopters H125 vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960

The Airbus Helicopters H125 is a single‑engine light utility helicopter optimized for short, point‑to‑point missions where runway access is limited. Its practical range is roughly 330–350 nautical miles, and it typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers (or comparable payload in utility configurations), with flexibility for external load work. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a single‑engine turboprop STOL airplane focused on rugged, short‑field operations and high payload utility. It offers a substantially longer range than the H125, typically around 1,000–1,100 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and commonly seats up to 10 (one pilot plus up to nine passengers), though real‑world layouts often trade seats for mission equipment or cargo. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast personal and business travel. It provides the longest range of the three at about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles (mission dependent) and generally seats one pilot plus up to five or six passengers, prioritizing speed and efficiency over maximum cabin count or rough‑field utility.