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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and SAR. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, trading speed and range for hover/VTOL capability. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft focused on simple, rugged operations. It commonly seats 9–14 passengers and offers a range generally around 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category. Seating is typically 4–6 (up to about 6 passengers plus pilot), with range roughly in the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for corporate shuttle and mixed runway capability. It usually seats about 6–10 passengers and has a range typically around 1,900–2,000+ nautical miles, offering the longest legs and highest cruise speeds of the group.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28—10
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929086680
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Max Cabin Seats28—10
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439023500
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—
Wingspan (ft)—42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—45.6
Cabin Height (ft)—4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)—13.423
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90