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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. It generally carries around 19 passengers (high‑density) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast personal and small‑team travel; it typically seats 4–6 passengers and offers about 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet suited to intercontinental missions, usually carrying about 12–16 passengers with a range around 6,400–6,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the ultra‑long‑range, flagship end of business aviation with a very large cabin; it commonly accommodates about 13–19 passengers and offers roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range. Overall, the H225 prioritizes vertical lift and access, the TBM 960 prioritizes efficiency and speed for smaller groups, and the Falcon 8X and G700 prioritize long‑range comfort, with the G700 generally offering the longest range and largest cabin.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew2124
Total Seats2161716
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)454173064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929290836900
Standard Cabin Seats1941412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2124
Total Seats2161716
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats1941412
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439029200
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.326.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695
Wingspan (ft)42.186.3103
Cabin Width (ft)47.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.756.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor