Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Sikorsky S 92
The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine heavy helicopters optimized for offshore transport and rescue missions. Both typically carry around 18–19 passengers in high‑density seating, with practical ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and mission profile; they trade speed and range for vertical lift and cabin accessibility. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at owner‑pilots and fast regional point‑to‑point travel. It generally seats 4–6 passengers and offers about 1,000–1,700 nautical miles of range (mission dependent), with higher cruise speeds and lower operating complexity than jets, but far less cabin volume. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental missions. It typically accommodates 12–16 passengers in executive layouts (with higher maximum configurations possible) and reaches roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, delivering the greatest range, speed, and cabin comfort of the four, but requiring runway operations rather than vertical lift.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Daher TBM 960 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 2.25 | $ 7.66 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Daher TBM | Dassault Falcon | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | TBM 960 | 8X | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1730 | 6450 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 2908 | 36900 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 744 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 330 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 17 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Galley Location | — | MID | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 29200 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | TBM 960 | PW307D | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 850 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 6722 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 35.3 | 80.2 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | — | 26.1 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 123 | 1695 | 775 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 42.1 | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4 | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 13.4 | 42.7 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |