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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Airbus H225 and the Bombardier Global 7500 sit in fundamentally different aircraft categories and are built for different mission profiles. The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter designed for vertical lift operations such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions where access to helipads or confined areas matters more than cruise speed. Its typical passenger capacity is generally in the high‑teens (often around 16–19 depending on configuration), and its practical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, with extended‑range setups reaching farther but still far below long‑range jets. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel between major airports. It typically seats about 8–19 passengers depending on layout, with a maximum advertised capacity higher in dense configurations, and it offers intercontinental range around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that are impossible for a helicopter. In short, the H225 prioritizes access and versatility; the Global 7500 prioritizes speed and global reach.

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