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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout and is best suited to shorter point‑to‑point legs, with an approximate range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload, configuration, and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal and owner‑flown/business category. It is optimized for efficient regional travel, generally seating 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, and offers a much longer range than the helicopter, roughly about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on power setting and payload. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically accommodates about 10–19 passengers in executive cabin layouts (with higher maximums possible) and provides the greatest reach by far, around 7,000+ nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights such as New York to Dubai under favorable conditions.

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 Seats2819
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 TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew214
Total Seats21616
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats19412
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500On Condition
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.4
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