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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 RulesIFRIFRIFR
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 Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929082200
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 TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2141
Total Seats216165
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats194124
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960Pearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500On Condition3600
Horsepower2100850600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3109.929.7
Overall Height (ft)16.325.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123165
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