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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range heavy helicopter best suited to offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; it typically carries a large cabin load (often around 19 passengers in airline-style seating, with higher limits in dense configurations) and offers roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range depending on fit and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large business jet optimized for intercontinental travel; it commonly seats 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and can fly about 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs like New York–Dubai. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and short utility hops; it generally seats 4–5 people including the pilot and has a range on the order of 200–300 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aircraft positioned for owner‑flown business and personal travel; it typically seats up to 6 and delivers about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range, bridging the gap between small helicopters and long‑range business jets.

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