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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets, so their categories and performance priorities differ sharply. The H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore and utility transport; it typically carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on mission profile. The Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter, generally configured for about 4–5 occupants including the pilot, with a range typically around 200–300 nautical miles. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range trijet business jet, usually seating about 12–16 passengers, with intercontinental range around 6,400 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, commonly configured for about 13 passengers, with range roughly 3,900 nautical miles. In short, the jets dominate range and comfort for point‑to‑point travel, while the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical access and mission flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH2258X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140