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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range, heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore transport and utility missions rather than fixed‑wing business travel. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density layout and offers practical ranges on the order of roughly 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and mission profile. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft aimed at regional trips and remote airfields, usually configured for about 8–11 passengers, with an extended range roughly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and owner‑pilot efficiency, generally seating about 4–6 passengers (up to 6 plus pilot) and providing about 1,000–1,400 nautical miles of range depending on speed and payload. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and capable of roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental nonstop missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew212
Total Seats21617
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28—16
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929290836900
Standard Cabin Seats19414
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew212
Total Seats21617
Max Cabin Seats28—16
Standard Cabin Seats19414
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439029200
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—3
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)——6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—26.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695
Wingspan (ft)—42.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)—47.7
Cabin Height (ft)—4.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)—13.442.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140