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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter built for utility and offshore transport rather than point‑to‑point speed; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, depending heavily on payload and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/corporate category, usually flown with 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, offering long legs for its class at about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, commonly seating 8–14 passengers (with higher‑density options), and delivering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑pilot aircraft, typically carrying 4–5 passengers plus a pilot, with range generally around 1,200–1,500 nautical miles. Overall, the H225 prioritizes vertical access and lift, the M600 and TBM emphasize efficient regional travel, and the Falcon 8X leads in speed, comfort, and global reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew2121
Total Seats216176
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454173064501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292908369002200
Standard Cabin Seats194144
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2121
Total Seats216175
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats194144
LavatoryNo2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.210.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143902920012600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.326.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695165
Wingspan (ft)42.186.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)47.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.16.24
Cabin Length (ft)13.442.712.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020