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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are rotorcraft optimized for vertical lift rather than long-distance cruise. The H225 is a heavy twin-engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions; it generally carries roughly 16–19 passengers in an airline-style layout (more in high-density), with practical range on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The MD 902 Explorer is a lighter twin-engine helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle work; it commonly seats about 6–8 passengers, with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane in the utility/business category. It carries about 6–9 passengers (up to around 11 depending on interior) and, in ER form, offers roughly 1,500 nautical miles of range. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, typically seating about 14–19 passengers, with intercontinental range around 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the turboprop and both helicopters.

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