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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter, suited to offshore, SAR, and utility roles. Its range is typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–700 nm depending on fit and reserves) and it commonly carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating, though mission equipment can reduce capacity. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rough-field operations. It offers moderate range (about 900–1,200 nm typical) and usually seats up to 9 passengers in commuter/executive layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a fast personal/corporate traveler. It provides long range for its class (roughly 1,400–1,700 nm) with seating typically for 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats depending on configuration). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet business jet in the large‑cabin category, offering intercontinental range (about 6,000+ nm) and typically accommodates 12–16 passengers, with maximum layouts higher.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew212
Total Seats21617
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28—16
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929290836900
Standard Cabin Seats19414
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew212
Total Seats21617
Max Cabin Seats28—16
Standard Cabin Seats19414
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439029200
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—3
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)——6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—26.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695
Wingspan (ft)—42.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)—47.7
Cabin Height (ft)—4.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)—13.442.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140