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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density layout and offers roughly 450–500 nm of range depending on configuration and reserves, prioritizing vertical access over cruise efficiency. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop pressurized airplane aimed at long‑range utility and special missions. In passenger service it commonly seats about 6–9 (up to roughly 11 in some layouts) and can reach about 1,500 nm class range, trading speed for runway flexibility and redundancy. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft. It usually seats 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 including pilot seats depending on layout) with about 1,400–1,700 nm range, emphasizing fast point‑to‑point travel. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM in speed and price. It typically carries 4–6 passengers with about 1,200–1,500 nm range, focusing on owner‑pilot operation and simpler missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929082200
Standard Cabin Seats1944
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2165
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats1944
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350035003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.311.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123165
Wingspan (ft)42.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.14
Cabin Length (ft)13.412.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20