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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter in the rotorcraft category, optimized for utility and offshore missions rather than long‑distance point‑to‑point travel. Its typical range is roughly 450–600 nautical miles, and it can carry about 16–19 passengers in a high‑density cabin (often fewer in executive layouts). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, designed for intercontinental travel with a range around 7,700 nautical miles and a typical executive capacity of about 14–19 passengers (with higher maximum configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft suited to short and remote-field operations; it generally ranges about 900–1,200 nautical miles and commonly seats 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and rules. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet, offering about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating 13–14 passengers in executive arrangements.

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