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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter, suited to offshore and utility missions rather than long nonstop fixed‑wing travel. Its practical range is roughly around 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers (with layouts varying by mission and safety requirements). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with a range around 6,450 nautical miles and typical seating for about 12–16 passengers (certified higher, depending on configuration). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet positioned below the 8X for nonstop reach, offering about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 13 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop (personal/business aircraft), optimized for owner‑pilot operations and short to midrange trips, with roughly 1,400 nautical miles of range and seating for up to 6 occupants (commonly 5–6 including the pilot).

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameH2258XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929369002200
Standard Cabin Seats19144
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats21175
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats19144
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.326.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020