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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and offers roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range, trading speed and long-range comfort for vertical lift and access to remote sites. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane optimized for regional and special‑mission work. It generally seats about 8–11 passengers and has an extended range on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, balancing runway flexibility with better cruise efficiency than a helicopter. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on intercontinental travel. It commonly carries 8–19 passengers in executive layouts and can fly about 7,700 nautical miles, offering the highest speed, altitude, and long‑range cabin comfort of the group. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single‑engine turboprop for short‑haul, cargo, and remote operations. It typically carries 9–14 passengers and has roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range, prioritizing simplicity and short-field capability over speed.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardier
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—Yes
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)—18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.327
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—
Wingspan (ft)—104
Cabin Width (ft)—8
Cabin Height (ft)—6.2
Cabin Length (ft)—54.5