Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet, prioritizing vertical lift and offshore/utility missions; it typically carries around 19 passengers and has a range on the order of about 450–550 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Dassault’s Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 10–16 passenger capacity in typical executive layouts and about 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet aimed at transoceanic and high‑capacity corporate missions, commonly seating about 13–14 passengers (up to around 19 depending on layout) with approximately 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and short/rough‑field access, generally carrying about 6–10 passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 8X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 36900 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 1695 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 42.7 | 23 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |