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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 Seats28—1619
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 Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2124
Total Seats2161716
Max Cabin Seats28—1619
Standard Cabin Seats1941412
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed Flushing—
Galley Location—MIDFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.210.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439029200—
Crew Rest——NoOptional
Jump Seat——YesYes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)35003500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100850——
No. of Engines2—32
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)——672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.3—26.125.4
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