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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility roles where vertical lift matters more than speed. Its range is typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm depending on mission fit and reserves) and it commonly carries around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts, with higher capacity possible in denser configurations. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a long‑range twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft, optimized for efficient regional travel and short or unimproved runways. It offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nm of range and typically seats about 6–9 passengers in executive configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental missions. It reaches about 6,400–6,500 nm and usually carries around 12–16 passengers, emphasizing cabin comfort and range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with “super versatile” operations, combining jet speed with rough‑field and short‑runway capability. Its range is roughly 2,000 nm and it typically seats about 6–10 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameH2258XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929369006680
Standard Cabin Seats19146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Max Cabin Seats281610
Standard Cabin Seats19146
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—NoNo
Jump Seat—YesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.29.3
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Cargo Door——Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—67223435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.252.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695—
Wingspan (ft)—86.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)—7.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)—42.723
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—14090
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor