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Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Airbus Helicopters H175 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus Helicopters H160 and H175 are medium twin helicopters aimed at rotorcraft missions rather than long-range fixed‑wing travel; both typically carry about 5–12 passengers depending on cabin fit, with the larger H175 generally offering the most seating and lift, while the H160 emphasizes efficiency and modern systems. Their ranges are in the several-hundred‑nautical‑mile class, not transoceanic. The Boeing BBJ 777-9 is an ultra‑long‑range VIP airliner: it offers by far the greatest range (roughly 6,000+ nm depending on configuration) and the largest cabin volume, with passenger capacity varying widely by layout but far exceeding business jets. Among long-range business jets, the Bombardier Global 7500 leads on range (about 7,700 nm) and typically carries around 8–19 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super‑midsize jet with transatlantic‑capable range (around 3,500–4,000 nm) and about 8–12 passengers. For utility turboprops, the Cessna Grand Caravan EX is short‑to‑mid range (roughly 900–1,200 nm) with up to about 9 passengers, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX offers longer range (around 1,500–1,800 nm) with 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Piper M600 SLS is a smaller single‑engine turboprop, typically 1,000+ nm range with about 5–6 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H160AIRBUS H175Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Grand Caravan EXEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2221211
Total Seats141814101086
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersBombardierCessnaEmbraerPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameH160H175Global 7500Grand Caravan EXPraetor 600PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4605737700964401818031406
Max Cabin Seats12181912129
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3992679733322200
Standard Cabin Seats1216128864
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)155149516195542290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,000,000$17,900,000$75,000,000$2,695,000$20,995,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
DOC / nm$ 13.53$ 9.50$ 3.15$ 6.74$ 2.78$ 2.19
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.75$ 0.79$ 0.39$ 0.84$ 0.46$ 0.55
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,016$ 4,900$ 614$ 3,141$ 793$ 603
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Min Crew2221211
Total Seats141814101085
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats12181912129
Standard Cabin Seats1216128864
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptionalNo
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)450058008644
Cargo DoorYesYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized9.75.85.6
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)271401310012600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesNo
ModelHE ArranoPT6A-67EPassportPT6A-140HTF7500EPT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40003500On-Condition4000On-Condition50003600
No. of Engines2221211
Horsepower17758671200600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 24ISA + 18ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)189207528
Fuel Capacity (gal)3351963260
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)39.459.211141.668.147.2529.7
Overall Height (ft)13.117.52715.1211411.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)45.248.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)423.8165
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)81.9110
Wingspan (ft)10452.170.553.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)85.46.854.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.564.94
Cabin Length (ft)54.516.824.116.912.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)32454020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.74.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)21.3