Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine, medium/heavy helicopters optimized for offshore transport and SAR-style missions. Their practical range is short compared with fixed‑wing aircraft, typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm depending on payload and reserves). In passenger configuration they commonly carry around 16–19 people, with high flexibility for cargo, medevac, or mission equipment. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane suited to regional and special‑mission work. It offers substantially longer range than the helicopters, roughly around 1,500–2,000 nm depending on configuration, and typically seats about 8–11 passengers in an executive layout (higher in commuter layouts). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. Its range is about 7,700 nm, and typical executive capacity is roughly 14–19 passengers (with maximum configurations higher), emphasizing speed, altitude, and long‑duration comfort.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| 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 | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 395 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |