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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a long-range heavy helicopter, typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is roughly in the 500–700 nautical mile class depending on configuration, and it commonly carries about 12–19 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible for specific roles). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft suited to short and medium regional legs. It typically offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range (mission dependent) and usually seats around 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with about 6,450 nautical miles of range and a typical cabin fit for roughly 12–16 passengers. The Bombardier Global 7500 sits at the very top end of long‑range business jets, offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating around 14–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew222
Total Seats211417
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225Global 75008X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats281916
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats191214
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew222
Total Seats211417
Max Cabin Seats281916
Standard Cabin Seats191214
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411180.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32726.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140