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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is roughly in the 500–650 nm class (mission dependent), and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in mission or VIP layouts). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop aircraft optimized for efficient regional and special‑mission flying. It offers long endurance for its class with range around 1,500–1,800 nm (configuration dependent) and commonly seats 8–11 passengers in executive layouts. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. Its range is about 2,000 nm and typical seating is around 6–10 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental travel. It can fly roughly 7,700 nm and usually accommodates about 14–19 passengers, with multiple living zones in high‑end layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—6680
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—YesNo
Jump Seat—YesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—
Cargo Door——Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—189203435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)—85.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)—54.523
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90