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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).

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28—10
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929086680
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Max Cabin Seats28—10
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439023500
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—
Wingspan (ft)—42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—45.6
Cabin Height (ft)—4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)—13.423
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90