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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Piper M600 SLS are fixed‑wing aircraft, so their strengths differ sharply. For category, the H225 is a large, twin‑engine heavy helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions; the R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at personal, training, and light commercial use. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel, whereas the M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft optimized for simpler operations and shorter business trips. On range, the Falcon 8X is the clear leader at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop long‑haul routes. The M600 SLS is typically around 1,600 nautical miles. Helicopters trail fixed‑wing aircraft: the H225 is roughly in the 450–500 nautical mile class (mission dependent), and the R66 is typically around 300–350 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the H225 can carry a large cabin load, commonly up to about 19 passengers, the Falcon 8X typically seats around 12–16, the M600 SLS usually carries up to 5 passengers plus a pilot, and the R66 seats about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

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