Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92
The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; both typically carry around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout (with higher-density seating possible by configuration) and have practical ranges on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The H225 is often selected for heavy-lift and offshore roles, while the S‑92 is widely used for offshore and government/VIP transport, with similar cabin class and mission profiles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet aimed at intercontinental travel, typically seating about 8–16 passengers depending on cabin layout, and offering a range of about 6,450 nautical miles, far exceeding the helicopter options. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, typically carrying 4–6 passengers (up to 6 seats plus pilot), with a range around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles; it sits between helicopters and the Falcon in speed and reach, but below the Falcon in passenger capacity and long-range capability.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piper M600 SLS | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 7.66 | $ 2.19 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Piper | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 8X | M600 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6450 | 1406 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 36900 | 2200 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 3,805 | $ 603 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 274 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $3,081,400 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 5 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 4 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 12600 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 8644 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW307D | PT6A-42A | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 600 | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | 260 | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 55 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 80.2 | 29.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 26.1 | 11.3 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 1695 | 165 | 775 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 43.2 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 42.7 | 12.3 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 20 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |