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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a long-range twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical-lift missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue rather than point-to-point airline-style travel. Its practical range is roughly in the 400–500 nautical mile class (mission-dependent), and it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in an air-transport layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental trips. It offers about 6,000+ nautical miles of range and is usually configured for roughly 12–16 passengers, emphasizing comfort and cabin flexibility. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin business jet with range in the ~7,000+ nautical mile class, commonly seating about 13–19 passengers depending on layout, and prioritizing maximum space and nonstop global capability. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/light business aircraft. It has a range around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles and typically carries 5–6 passengers, trading speed and cabin size for simplicity and lower operating cost.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2117166
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft NameH2258XG700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454645075001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929369002200
Standard Cabin Seats1914124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2117165
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats1914124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPearl 700PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2109.929.7
Overall Height (ft)16.326.125.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165
Wingspan (ft)86.310343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.254
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.912.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019520
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor