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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2117621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconPiperSikorsky
Aircraft NameH2258XM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464501406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2816—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293690022007417
Standard Cabin Seats1914419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2117521
Max Cabin Seats2816—19
Standard Cabin Seats1914419
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—No——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.25.6—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyRefreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2920012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—39008644—
Engine
FADECYesYesNoYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPT6A-42ACT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition36004000
Horsepower2100—6002520
No. of Engines2311
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260760
Flat Rating—ISA + 17ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)—6722——
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.229.7—
Overall Height (ft)16.326.111.317.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695165775
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———140