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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work. It carries roughly 19 passengers (plus crew) and offers a medium range for a helicopter, on the order of 450–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility missions; it carries about 4 passengers (plus pilot) and has a shorter range, roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane designed for fast owner‑operation and short‑to‑medium trips. It typically seats 4–6 passengers and has a longer range than either helicopter, roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet built for long‑range corporate travel, usually configured for about 13 passengers, with an intercontinental-capable range around 3,500–3,900 nautical miles. Overall, capability generally scales from R66 (light helicopter) to H225 (heavy helicopter) to TBM 960 (high‑performance turboprop) to Legacy 650E (long‑range large business jet).

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3
Overall Height (ft)16.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4