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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range heavy helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. Its typical range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles, and it can carry about 19 passengers (higher in high‑density layouts), trading speed and altitude for vertical access and hover capability. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a turboprop designed for efficient regional operations into shorter or less‑developed runways. It offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions, and typically seats 6–11 passengers in executive configurations. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet optimized for long nonstop legs with generous cabin space. Its range is about 3,900 nautical miles, and it commonly carries 10–13 passengers (up to around 14), with strong baggage capacity and comfort. The Dassault Falcon 8X is the longest‑range option here, a ultra‑long‑range trijet capable of about 6,450 nautical miles, typically carrying 12–16 passengers, emphasizing intercontinental reach and runway flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH2258X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140