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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are rotorcraft optimized for vertical lift and access to confined or unimproved sites, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX are fixed‑wing aircraft aimed at efficient point‑to‑point travel. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering ultra‑long‑range intercontinental capability around 7,700 nautical miles, whereas the Grand Caravan EX is a short‑ to medium‑range utility turboprop typically around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The H225 and MD 902 have much shorter ranges typical of helicopters, generally a few hundred nautical miles, with the H225 usually exceeding the MD 902. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically carries 8–19 depending on configuration, prioritizing comfort; the Grand Caravan EX commonly seats up to about 14 in commuter layouts. The H225 can carry a larger load for a helicopter, often around 19 passengers in high‑density seating, while the MD 902 is much smaller, typically carrying about 5–8 passengers.

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