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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore and utility missions; it trades airplane speed for vertical takeoff and access. Its practical range is roughly 400–700 nm depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 12–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for owner‑pilot travel. It offers about 1,400–1,700 nm range (mission dependent) with a typical passenger load of 3–5 (up to 5–6 plus a pilot, depending on configuration). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet designed for long missions and comfort. It can fly about 3,900–4,000 nm and typically seats around 10–13 passengers, with higher-density configurations possible. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet built for versatility and short/rougher runway access. Its range is about 1,800–2,000 nm with typical seating around 6–8 passengers (often up to 10 depending on layout).

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28—10
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929086680
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Max Cabin Seats28—10
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439023500
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—
Wingspan (ft)—42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—45.6
Cabin Height (ft)—4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)—13.423
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90