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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2122
Total Seats2161721
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225TBM 9608XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417306450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28—1619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1941419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2122
Total Seats2161721
Max Cabin Seats28—1619
Standard Cabin Seats1941419
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960PW307DCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500On-Condition4000
Horsepower2100850—2520
No. of Engines2—31
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)——6722—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.380.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.3—26.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471231695775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140