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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter suited to vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel; it typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density layout and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as a fast owner‑pilot or small business aircraft; it generally seats 4–6 passengers with range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on profile and payload. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel; it commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers in a typical executive configuration (with higher maximums possible) and offers range around 7,500+ nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM in speed and cabin size; it typically carries 4–6 passengers and offers range roughly around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles depending on conditions and loading.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25—$ 2.19
Min Crew2141
Total Seats216166
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960G700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454173075001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56—$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28—19—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292908—2200
Standard Cabin Seats194124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744—$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2141
Total Seats216165
Max Cabin Seats28—19—
Standard Cabin Seats194124
Lavatory—No—No
Galley Location—MIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—12600
Crew Rest——Optional—
Jump Seat——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment———Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
FADECYesYes—No
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960Pearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)35003500On Condition3600
Horsepower2100850—600
No. of Engines2—21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 49—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——18250—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3109.929.7
Overall Height (ft)16.3—25.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—165
Wingspan (ft)—42.110343.2
Cabin Width (ft)—48.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)—4.16.254
Cabin Length (ft)—13.456.912.3
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——19520