Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets. In category, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine utility helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; the R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at short-hop private and utility flying. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet optimized for intercontinental missions; the Legacy 650E is a long‑range, large‑cabin twin‑jet best for transcontinental travel and high passenger loads. On range, the Falcon 8X leads at roughly 6,450 nm, enabling routes like New York–Dubai. The Legacy 650E follows at about 3,900–4,000 nm. Helicopter ranges are far shorter: the H225 is typically around 500–600 nm depending on configuration, while the R66 is commonly about 300–350 nm. For passenger capacity, the Legacy 650E can seat up to about 13, the Falcon 8X typically 12–16 in high-density layouts, the H225 can carry around 19 (or fewer in VIP fit), and the R66 usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot.