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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter, best suited to offshore or utility missions where vertical lift matters more than speed. Its typical range is roughly 450–700 nm depending on load and reserves, and it generally carries about 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft optimized for fast, efficient point‑to‑point travel; it typically offers about 1,500–1,700 nm of range and seats 4–6 passengers in executive comfort (up to about 8 including auxiliary seating, depending on configuration). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with about 6,400–6,450 nm of range and a typical cabin seating of 12–16 (up to around 19 depending on layout). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft known for high cruise efficiency and speed for its class; it typically reaches about 1,400–1,800 nm and carries about 6–8 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66—
Min Crew2121
Total Seats216178
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454173064501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64—
Max Cabin Seats28—167
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908369003775
Standard Cabin Seats194146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2121
Total Seats216178
Max Cabin Seats28—167
Standard Cabin Seats194146
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Galley Location—MIDFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.210.29
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—143902920024000
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment——GalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307DPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100850—850
No. of Engines2—32
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)——6722—
Fuel Burn (gph)———100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.247.3
Overall Height (ft)16.3—26.113.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695—
Wingspan (ft)—42.186.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)—47.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)—4.16.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)—13.442.714.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——14035.2