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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for utility and offshore missions rather than point‑to‑point speed. It typically offers a practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm, depending on fit) and can carry a large cabin load, commonly around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a long‑range twin‑turboprop airplane suited to regional and remote operations. It delivers about 1,800 nm of range and typically seats 6–9 passengers in executive configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop aimed at fast, efficient owner‑operation. Range is about 1,400–1,700 nm and seating is usually 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 including a belted lav, depending on configuration). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet built for long‑haul comfort. It offers roughly 3,900–4,000 nm of range and usually accommodates 13 passengers (often up to 14) in a spacious executive interior.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats28—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats28—
Standard Cabin Seats194
Lavatory—No
Galley Location—MID
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)35003500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines2—
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Flat Rating—ISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3
Overall Height (ft)16.3—
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)—42.1
Cabin Width (ft)—4
Cabin Height (ft)—4.1
Cabin Length (ft)—13.4