Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and the Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to remote sites. The H225 is the larger/heavier category, typically offering longer offshore‑style legs and higher practical payload; in passenger-transport configurations it commonly carries roughly 16–19 passengers, with range on the order of about 450–500+ nautical miles depending on fit. The AW189 sits a size class below, usually configured around 16–18 passengers, with typical range roughly in the 450–500 nautical mile bracket, again highly dependent on fuel, reserves, and payload. The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel. The Falcon 8X is the ultra‑long‑range category leader here, typically flying about 6,450 nautical miles and seating commonly 12–16 (up to around 19). The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet, typically around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, with common seating 12–14 (up to about 19).