Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a long-range twin‑engine helicopter (rotorcraft) optimized for utility, offshore, and SAR-style missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. Its practical range is roughly in the 400–700 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries around 16–19 passengers (configurable by operator). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a light/midsize business jet designed for short-to-medium trips, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles and seating commonly 7–9 passengers (often up to about 9). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, usually flown with 4–6 passengers (up to about 6 plus a pilot), offering long legs for its class at roughly 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental missions, with range around 7,500 nautical miles and a typical passenger load in the low‑to‑mid teens (often about 12–16), with higher maximum capacity depending on layout.