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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, best categorized as a long‑range utility/transport rotorcraft. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in an airline-style layout (more in high-density) and offers roughly 400–500 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves, trading speed for vertical lift and access to confined sites. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at short‑to‑medium missions. It generally seats 8–9 passengers and delivers about 2,000 nautical miles of range, balancing cabin comfort with the ability to use relatively shorter runways. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category. It usually carries 4–6 passengers and can reach roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, prioritizing efficiency and access to smaller airports over cabin size. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet. It commonly seats 12–14 (up to about 16) and offers around 3,900 nautical miles of range, emphasizing intercontinental capability and a spacious cabin.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 2.25
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225XLS+TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419061730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats289
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192975402908
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21106
Max Cabin Seats289
Standard Cabin Seats1984
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.36.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523014390
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)350050003500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)4119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.535.3
Overall Height (ft)16.317.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)56.342.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.54
Cabin Height (ft)5.74.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.513.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10