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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It trades speed and altitude for vertical lift and cabin volume, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout, with range generally on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane optimized for fast owner‑pilot or small business travel. It is a long‑range, high‑speed point‑to‑point aircraft with typical seating for 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 seats including crew), and range roughly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for flexibility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It sits between the TBM and larger midsize jets, commonly configured for about 6–10 passengers, with range typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28—10
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929086680
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew211
Total Seats2166
Max Cabin Seats28—10
Standard Cabin Seats1946
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley Location—MIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439023500
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)350035005000
Horsepower2100850—
No. of Engines2—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—
Wingspan (ft)—42.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—45.6
Cabin Height (ft)—4.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)—13.423
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90