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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business travel. Its typical range is on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on fuel and payload, and it can carry a large cabin load—often around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (more in high‑density configurations, fewer in VIP). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft built for intercontinental nonstop travel, with range around 6,400 nautical miles and a typical executive cabin capacity of about 12–16 passengers (with higher maximums in denser layouts). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned for versatile regional missions, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. Range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles, and it typically seats about 6–10 passengers in executive use. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑flown category, optimized for efficiency and shorter trips. Range is about 1,400 nautical miles, with seating commonly 4–6 passengers (up to 6 seats total).

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211766
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH2258XPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454645020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats281610
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119293690066802200
Standard Cabin Seats191464
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211765
Max Cabin Seats281610
Standard Cabin Seats191464
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition50003600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)67223435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.252.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.326.117.411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165
Wingspan (ft)86.355.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.14
Cabin Length (ft)42.72312.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1409020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor