Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66
The Daher TBM 960 is the only fixed‑wing aircraft in this set, a single‑engine turboprop typically used for fast personal or business travel. It offers the longest range of the group (roughly 1,000–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and load) and usually carries one pilot plus about 4–6 passengers in a pressurized cabin. The Airbus H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. It generally carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in high‑density layouts) with a practical range commonly in the 400–700 nautical mile class depending on fuel and payload. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter, smaller than the H225 but still aimed at offshore and utility roles. Passenger capacity is commonly about 12–16, with range often in the 450–600 nautical mile class. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to private, training, and light utility work, typically carrying 1 pilot plus 3–4 passengers, with range around 300–350 nautical miles.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Daher TBM 960 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 2.25 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Daher TBM | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | TBM 960 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 1730 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 744 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 330 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $4,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 6 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 4 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | TBM 960 | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | 3500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | 850 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 35.3 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | — | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 123 | 395 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 42.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 4 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 13.4 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |