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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 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