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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for utility and offshore transport rather than point‑to‑point fixed‑wing travel. It typically carries far more people than the others, often around 16–19 passengers depending on interior and mission fit, but its practical range is generally shorter than long‑range turboprops and jets, commonly a few hundred nautical miles, though specialized configurations can extend this. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast personal and business trips. It is usually flown with 1–5 passengers (up to 6 seats total) and offers long legs for its class, roughly around 1,500+ nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet built for flexible operations, including shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It typically seats about 6–8 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter configurations) and provides jet range around the 1,700–2,000 nautical mile class. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned below the TBM, generally seating 1–5 passengers (up to 6 total) with range commonly around 1,000–1,400 nautical miles depending on load and cruise settings.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21666
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960PC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454173020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats28—10—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929290866802200
Standard Cabin Seats19464
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2111
Total Seats21665
Max Cabin Seats28—10—
Standard Cabin Seats19464
Lavatory—No1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Galley Location—MIDFWDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.29.35.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—143902350012600
Crew Rest——No—
Jump Seat——No—
Cargo Door——Yes—
Lavatory Location——FWD—
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———8644
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500350050003600
Horsepower2100850—600
No. of Engines2—21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)——3435—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—165
Wingspan (ft)—42.155.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)—45.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)—4.15.14
Cabin Length (ft)—13.42312.3
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——9020