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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H160 | AIRBUS H175 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | VFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Cessna | Embraer | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | H160 | H175 | Global 7500 | Grand Caravan EX | Praetor 600 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 460 | 573 | 7700 | 964 | 4018 | 1803 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 9 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3992 | 6797 | — | 3332 | — | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 155 | 149 | 516 | 195 | 542 | 290 | 274 |
| 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 Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional | No |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — | FWD | — | MID |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — | AFT | FWD | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | No | Galley | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — | 5800 | — | 8644 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | Un-Pressurized | 9.7 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 27140 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | HE Arrano | PT6A-67E | Passport | PT6A-140 | HTF7500E | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 3500 | On-Condition | 4000 | On-Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 1775 | — | 867 | — | 1200 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 18920 | — | 7528 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 335 | 1963 | — | 260 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 39.4 | 59.2 | 111 | 41.6 | 68.1 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 13.1 | 17.5 | 27 | 15.1 | 21 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 45.2 | 48.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 423.8 | — | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 81.9 | — | — | 110 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | 104 | 52.1 | 70.5 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | 8 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | 6.2 | 4.5 | 6 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | 54.5 | 16.8 | 24.1 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 32 | 45 | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4.7 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 21.3 | — | — |