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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility roles, trading cruise speed for vertical lift and hover capability. The H225 is the larger category, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers in high‑density layouts, with practical mission ranges commonly in the roughly 450–700 nm class depending on payload, reserves, and fit. The AW189 is a slightly smaller super‑medium helicopter, often configured for about 12–16 passengers, with a broadly similar but usually somewhat shorter practical range, commonly around 400–650 nm depending on mission profile. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the owner‑flown/business category, typically seating 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 including pilot and optional configurations) and offering long IFR ranges around 1,500–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet, generally carrying 6–10 passengers, with typical ranges around 1,800–2,000 nm, optimized for faster point‑to‑point travel and short/rough‑field capability compared with most jets.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew2111
Total Seats216216
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417306512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28—1910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292908—6680
Standard Cabin Seats194196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000EFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats216216
Max Cabin Seats28—1910
Standard Cabin Seats194196
Lavatory—No—1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MID—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—23500
Crew Rest———No
Jump Seat———No
Cargo Door———Yes
Lavatory Location———FWD
Galley / Refreshment———Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500350040005000
Horsepower21008501983—
No. of Engines2—22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 49—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)———3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.357.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—16.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123395—
Wingspan (ft)—42.1—55.8
Cabin Width (ft)—4—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)—4.1—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)—13.4—23
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85—
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———90