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

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter, typically chosen for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions where vertical lift and hover matter more than speed. Its range is generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (often roughly 400–600 nm depending on tanks and payload), and it can carry a large group, commonly around 19 passengers in high‑density seating, though layouts vary widely by mission. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers about 6,000+ nm of range and usually seats about 12–16 passengers in typical executive configurations, prioritizing comfort, speed, and nonstop city‑pair flexibility. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop, positioned as a high‑performance personal/corporate aircraft. Its range is roughly around 1,000–1,500 nm depending on reserves and payload, and it typically carries 5–6 occupants (one pilot plus passengers), trading cabin size and speed for lower operating cost and simpler ownership.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21176
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft NameH2258XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2816
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929369002200
Standard Cabin Seats19144
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew221
Total Seats21175
Max Cabin Seats2816
Standard Cabin Seats19144
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines231
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.229.7
Overall Height (ft)16.326.111.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020