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.