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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing airplanes, so their missions differ sharply. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine rotorcraft built for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work; it typically carries roughly 19 passengers in high‑density layouts (often fewer in VIP) and has a practical range on the order of 400–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and personal use; it usually seats 4–5 people and has a range around 250–300 nautical miles. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop for fast owner‑operation; it generally seats 4–6 passengers (up to 7–9 seats installed, depending on configuration) and offers about 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel; it typically carries 12–16 passengers (up to about 19) with range roughly 7,500 nautical miles.

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