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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a large, twin‑engine heavy helicopter typically used for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; it carries the most people (often around 19 passengers depending on layout) and offers long helicopter range, roughly in the 450–700 nautical mile class depending on fuel, payload, and reserves. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and utility missions; it usually carries about 4–7 people and has a shorter-to-moderate range, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter primarily for private, training, and light utility work; it generally seats about 4–5 people and has a similar or slightly lower range than the 902 in many configurations, roughly around 300–350 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is the outlier as a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane, not a helicopter; it typically carries 4–6 occupants and, in general, far exceeds the helicopters in range, commonly around 1,000+ nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119292908
Standard Cabin Seats194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew21
Total Seats216
Max Cabin Seats28
Standard Cabin Seats194
LavatoryNo
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35003500
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3
Overall Height (ft)16.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)42.1
Cabin Width (ft)4
Cabin Height (ft)4.1
Cabin Length (ft)13.4