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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in a different class from the three helicopters; it is optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel with a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles and usually carries about 4–6 passengers (up to 6 plus a pilot, depending on configuration). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter suited to shorter missions, typically offering roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 6–8 passengers. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin helicopter designed for offshore and utility roles, with an approximate range around 450–650 nautical miles and a typical passenger capacity in the high teens (often about 16–19, depending on layout). The Sikorsky S‑92 is also a heavy twin helicopter in a similar mission set to the H225, generally in the ~500–600 nautical mile range and commonly configured for about 16–19 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4541730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192929087417
Standard Cabin Seats19419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew212
Total Seats21621
Max Cabin Seats28—19
Standard Cabin Seats19419
Lavatory—No—
Galley Location—MID—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—14390—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)350035004000
Horsepower21008502520
No. of Engines2—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—760
Flat Rating—ISA + 49—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.3—
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123775
Wingspan (ft)—42.1—
Cabin Width (ft)—4—
Cabin Height (ft)—4.1—
Cabin Length (ft)—13.4—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140