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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers in standard seating, and its range is roughly in the 450–550 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility airplane aimed at extended regional flying; it commonly seats 6–11 passengers in executive layouts and can reach about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with long‑range equipment and payload tradeoffs. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop designed for fast owner‑flown business travel, usually seating 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including the pilot depending on layout) with a range around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, typically configured for about 13–19 passengers, with a range on the order of 7,500 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental nonstop missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew214
Total Seats21616
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45417307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908
Standard Cabin Seats19412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew214
Total Seats21616
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats19412
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500On Condition
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)48.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.456.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195