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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 |
| 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 | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 |
| 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 |