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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 RulesIFRIFR—IFR
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 Seats28—1019
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 Type—Turbo Prop——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2112
Total Seats216621
Max Cabin Seats28—1019
Standard Cabin Seats194619
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1TBM 960FJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500350050004000
Horsepower2100850—2520
No. of Engines2—21
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)——3435—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.435.352.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.3—17.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123—775
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