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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work. It typically carries around 19 passengers (high‑density configurations can be higher) and offers roughly 450–550 nautical miles of range depending on tanks, payload, and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft focused on fast point‑to‑point travel; it usually seats about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and can fly about 6,450 nautical miles, far exceeding the others. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter (often used for law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle) with typical seating for 6–8 passengers and a range around 250–350 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at private and utility missions; it generally carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 total) and has about 300–350 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates range and cruise efficiency, while the helicopters trade speed and distance for vertical access and hover capability.

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