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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point speed; it typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers in an offshore/utility layout, with practical range on the order of about 400–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, generally seating about 8–19 (often 10–16 in typical executive configurations) and offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, usually configured for about 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, and commonly quoted around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on power settings and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop but positioned a step below the TBM in speed and reach; it typically carries about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot and offers roughly 600–1,000 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range, the H225 dominates lift and access to unimproved/vertical sites, and the TBM 960 and M600 SLS trade jet‑like utility for lower operating costs and simpler infrastructure.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211466
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454770017301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929082200
Standard Cabin Seats191244
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211465
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats191244
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMIDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PassportTBM 960PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35003600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.329.7
Overall Height (ft)16.32711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123165
Wingspan (ft)10442.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)844.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.14
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.412.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20