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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large, twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions; they trade speed and range for vertical-lift access. In broad terms, both offer ranges around the 500–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and commonly carry roughly 16–19 passengers in transport seating (with layouts varying by operator). The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets optimized for fast point‑to‑point travel between airports. The Falcon 8X sits in the ultra‑long‑range category at about 6,450 nautical miles and is usually configured for roughly 12–16 passengers. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range jet at about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, typically seating about 13 passengers. Overall, the 8X leads on range and intercontinental capability, the Legacy 650E offers strong range with a spacious cabin for its class, and the H225 and S‑92 prioritize mission flexibility and access to remote or offshore locations with moderate range and higher practical seat counts in transport roles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211721
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft NameH2258XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929369007417
Standard Cabin Seats191419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew222
Total Seats211721
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191419
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—No—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.2—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—29200—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower2100—2520
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—760
Flat Rating—ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—6722—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2—
Overall Height (ft)16.326.117.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140