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

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range, twin‑engine helicopter intended for missions such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility work. Compared with fixed‑wing aircraft, it offers vertical takeoff and landing and good endurance, but its point‑to‑point range is typically in the mid‑hundreds of nautical miles (roughly 500–700 nm depending on fit and reserves). Passenger capacity is commonly around 19 in an all‑seats layout, though mission equipment can reduce that. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, rugged runways and regional connectivity. It generally flies farther than the helicopter, often around 900–1,000 nm, and typically carries about 9 passengers in commuter configuration (more in high‑density or cargo roles). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It has by far the greatest range, about 6,000+ nm, with a typical executive cabin for roughly 12–16 passengers (higher maximums possible in denser layouts).

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH2258X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140