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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility roles rather than business jet travel. It typically carries roughly 16–24 passengers depending on configuration, and its practical range is on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles, trading speed for vertical‑lift flexibility. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It generally seats about 14–19 passengers (with higher maximums in some layouts) and can fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and high‑speed comfort. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged runways and cargo/passenger flexibility. It commonly carries 9–14 passengers and offers about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet for regional to transcontinental trips, typically seating 8–12 passengers with around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats211410
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28199
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297540
Standard Cabin Seats19128
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$15,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211410
Max Cabin Seats28199
Standard Cabin Seats19128
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.5
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10