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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue. It typically carries around 19 passengers (high‑density seating) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, trading speed and range for the ability to operate without runways. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It generally seats 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and can fly about 6,400 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and cruise efficiency among the three. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet positioned for flexibility, including operations from shorter and semi‑prepared runways. It commonly seats 6–10 passengers (up to about 11 in some configurations) and offers a range around 2,000 nautical miles, bridging the gap between helicopter access and long‑range business‑jet capability.

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