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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew221
Total Seats211421
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929——
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$2,413,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats211421
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower2100—1983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)—18920—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411157.8
Overall Height (ft)16.32716.6
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