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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Daher TBM 960 and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing airplanes. The H225 is a large, twin‑engine utility helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and government missions; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and has a range on the order of roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter mainly for private, training, and light utility roles; it generally carries 4–5 people including the pilot and has an approximate range of about 300–350 nautical miles. Among airplanes, the TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast owner‑operation; it usually seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6 plus pilot) and offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet for intercontinental travel; it typically accommodates 10–19 passengers in executive layouts and can fly about 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 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