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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. It carries a relatively large cabin load for a rotorcraft (often in the mid‑teens to around twenty seats depending on layout), but its range is generally shorter than business jets, roughly a few hundred nautical miles to around 500+ nm in many configurations. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best categorized as a high‑performance personal/business aircraft. It typically seats about 4–6 passengers, with range around 1,000–1,700 nm depending on reserves and mission profile. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet aimed at longer corporate missions, usually accommodating around 10–14 passengers, with intercontinental‑leaning range around 3,900–4,000 nm. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin flagship business jet, commonly configured for about 12–19 passengers, and offers true intercontinental reach of roughly 7,000+ nm, enabling nonstop city pairs the others cannot.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25—
Min Crew214
Total Seats21616
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45417307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56—
Max Cabin Seats28—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908—
Standard Cabin Seats19412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew214
Total Seats21616
Max Cabin Seats28—19
Standard Cabin Seats19412
Lavatory—No—
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—
Crew Rest——Optional
Jump Seat——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35003500On Condition
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)——18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.3—25.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—
Wingspan (ft)—42.1103
Cabin Width (ft)—48.2
Cabin Height (ft)—4.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)—13.456.9
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——195