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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and the Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range business jet, so their strengths differ sharply by mission. The Falcon 8X sits in the ultra‑long‑range corporate transport category, offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in a high‑comfort cabin. The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine utility/offshore/SAR helicopter; it trades speed and range for vertical access and lifting ability, with a typical range around 450–650 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and seating that commonly falls in the high‑teens to low‑20s in passenger layouts. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at cost‑effective transport and utility work, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot and flying about 300–350 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston helicopter typically configured for 4 passengers plus a pilot, with range commonly around 250–350 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH2258X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4546450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Min Crew22
Total Seats2117
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats1914
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines23
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2
Overall Height (ft)16.326.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
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