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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift, offshore work, and utility transport; its typical range is roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in an air-transport layout. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane aimed at short to medium hops and rugged operations; it typically ranges about 900–1,000 nautical miles and usually seats 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and regulations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental missions; it offers about 6,000+ nautical miles of range and normally carries 8–16 passengers in executive cabin layouts. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft focused on owner‑pilots; range is about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles and seating is typically 5–6 passengers. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads in range and high‑comfort business travel, the H225 specializes in VTOL and heavy lift, the Caravan emphasizes practical utility capacity, and the M600 SLS prioritizes efficient personal transport.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameH2258XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929369002200
Standard Cabin Seats19144
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats21175
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats19144
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.326.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020