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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its practical range is roughly 500–700 nm depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in an all‑seats layout (more in high‑density configurations). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane in the utility/business category. It offers long endurance for its class, with a typical range around 1,500–1,800 nm, and usually seats 6–9 passengers in executive layouts (up to about 11–15 in commuter-style configurations). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental flights. It can fly about 7,700 nm and commonly carries 8–14 passengers, with a certified maximum around 19 depending on configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for shorter to medium missions. Its range is about 2,000–2,100 nm, and it typically seats 7–9 passengers (maximum around 12).

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats211410
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28199
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297540
Standard Cabin Seats19128
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$15,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211410
Max Cabin Seats28199
Standard Cabin Seats19128
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.5
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10