Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Daher TBM 960 is the only fixed‑wing aircraft in this group, so it differs most in role: it is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop for fast point‑to‑point travel, typically carrying about 4–6 passengers (plus a pilot) over roughly 1,500–1,700 nm, depending on load and reserves. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions; it offers the largest cabin and usually seats around 16–19 passengers (high‑density layouts can be higher) with a typical range on the order of 450–550 nm. The Leonardo AW189 is a slightly smaller “super‑medium” twin‑engine helicopter, commonly configured for about 16–19 passengers, with range broadly similar to the H225 but often a bit less in typical offshore fit, roughly 400–500+ nm. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at EMS, law enforcement, and short‑haul utility; it usually carries about 5–7 passengers with a range around 300–400 nm.