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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers (configuration dependent) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, emphasizing vertical access over long-distance cruise. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft designed for regional legs with short/rough‑field flexibility. It commonly seats about 8–11 passengers and is optimized for extended endurance, with a published maximum range around 1,500 nautical miles (depending on payload and reserves). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on intercontinental travel. Passenger capacity is typically 8–19, with most executive layouts in the low‑ to mid‑teens, and it offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑performance owner‑flown aircraft. It generally seats up to 6 and has a range around 1,200–1,400 nautical miles, depending on power settings and loading.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPiper
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2819—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—2200
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21145
Max Cabin Seats2819—
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)——5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——12600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—18920—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411129.7
Overall Height (ft)16.32711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—165
Wingspan (ft)—10443.2
Cabin Width (ft)—84.1
Cabin Height (ft)—6.24
Cabin Length (ft)—54.512.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——20