Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility work. It carries far more people than the others, typically around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration, but its practical range is generally shorter than long‑legged turboprop airplanes, commonly on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, extendable with auxiliary fuel. The Daher TBM 960 and Piper M600 SLS are single‑engine turboprop airplanes aimed at fast personal and business travel. Both are pressurized, high‑speed, point‑to‑point aircraft with much longer range than the H225, typically around 1,000–1,700 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. In capacity, each is usually operated with one pilot and up to about five passengers (around six seats total), making them far smaller than the H225. Between the two airplanes, the TBM 960 generally offers higher cruise speed and longer legs, while the M600 SLS is typically positioned as a slightly lower‑cost alternative with comparable mission flexibility.