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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore and SAR-style missions; it typically carries around 16–24 passengers (high‑density layouts can be higher) and offers roughly 400–500 nautical miles of range depending on tanks and load. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter aimed at utility, EMS, and patrol work; it commonly seats about 6–8 passengers and has a shorter, more local-mission range, roughly 300–400 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for rugged, short-field regional transport and cargo; it usually carries about 9–14 passengers and can cover around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel; it typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and has an approximate 6,000+ nautical mile range, far exceeding the others.

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
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—No
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.2
Galley / Refreshment—Galley
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 Rating—ISA + 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