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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Dassault Falcon 8X are fixed‑wing airplanes. The H225 is a large twin‑engine rotorcraft used for offshore transport and SAR; it typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers and offers a practical range on the order of about 400–500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and private use; it generally seats 4–5 and has a shorter range, roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast owner‑operation; it usually carries 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats including pilot) and can reach roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental missions; it commonly carries 8–14 passengers depending on cabin layout and has a range around 6,000+ nautical miles, far exceeding the others.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66
Min Crew212
Total Seats21617
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417306450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28—16
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929290836900
Standard Cabin Seats19414
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew212
Total Seats21617
Max Cabin Seats28—16
Standard Cabin Seats19414
Lavatory—No2 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.210.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439029200
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—3
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)——6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—26.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695
Wingspan (ft)—42.186.3
Cabin Width (ft)—47.7
Cabin Height (ft)—4.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)—13.442.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——140