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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter, typically configured for about 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating) with an approximate range around 450–550 nautical miles, making it suited to offshore transport and missions needing vertical lift rather than runway access. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft, commonly seating 8–11 passengers, with extended range roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, balancing short‑field capability with efficient regional travel. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop, usually carrying about 9–14 passengers, with range commonly around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, optimized for rugged, short or unimproved strips and simple operations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft, typically accommodating about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with intercontinental range around 6,400 nautical miles, designed for high‑speed, high‑altitude travel over very long distances.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH2258X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140