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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets. The H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions; it generally carries around 16–19 passengers in transport seating and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training and personal/utility use; it usually seats 4–5 and has a much shorter range, roughly 250–350 nautical miles. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, typically configured for about 12–16 passengers, with intercontinental range around 6,400 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet designed for short/rough-field capability; it typically carries 6–10 passengers and offers a mid‑range capability of roughly 2,000 nautical miles, bridging the gap between helicopters and long‑range jets in access and flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameH2258XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929369006680
Standard Cabin Seats19146
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Max Cabin Seats281610
Standard Cabin Seats19146
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.252.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.723
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor