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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue–type missions. Their practical range is typically in the 450–550 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and they generally seat around 18–19 passengers in high‑density configurations (often fewer for SAR or VIP layouts). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at fast personal and business travel; it has much longer range for its size (about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles with typical reserves) but carries far fewer people, usually 4–6 passengers plus a pilot. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light business jet designed for flexible operations, including short or semi‑prepared runways; it typically ranges about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles and commonly carries 6–10 passengers (up to roughly 11 in high‑density seating). Overall, the helicopters prioritize vertical access and lift, while the TBM 960 and PC‑24 prioritize speed and point‑to‑point range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 2.25$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216621
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDaher TBMPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225TBM 960PC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45417302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.56$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281019
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929290866807417
Standard Cabin Seats194619
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 744$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142330440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$4,450,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216621
Max Cabin Seats281019
Standard Cabin Seats194619
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationMIDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500350050004000
Horsepower21008502520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140