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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Dassault Falcon 8X are business jets. The H225 is a heavy, long-range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; it can carry roughly 16–19 passengers in typical configurations and has a range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles depending on load and tanks. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at private and light commercial use; it usually seats 4–5 people including the pilot and has a range roughly around 300–350 nautical miles. Among the jets, the Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet optimized for short to medium missions; it commonly carries about 7–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range depending on conditions. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental flying; it typically carries 12–16 passengers (with higher maximums possible) and ranges about 6,400 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew222
Total Seats211017
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225XLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28916
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929754036900
Standard Cabin Seats19814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew222
Total Seats211017
Max Cabin Seats28916
Standard Cabin Seats19814
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.310.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)41196722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.580.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.226.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)56.386.3
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width (ft)5.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)18.542.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10140