Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its practical range is roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft aimed at long‑endurance regional missions; it offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually seats 6–9 passengers in executive configurations (higher-density seating is possible). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop focused on fast owner‑operator travel; range is about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles with seating typically 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 including pilot depending on configuration). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatile operations including shorter/rougher runways; range is about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles, with typical seating for 6–8 passengers (and up to about 10 in high-density layouts).
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 2.25 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | TBM 960 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1730 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 2908 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 744 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G3000 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 330 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley Location | — | MID | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 23500 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | TBM 960 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 850 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 35.3 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | — | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 123 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 42.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.1 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 13.4 | 23 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |