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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and utility missions. Its key advantage is vertical lift rather than long distance, with practical range typically a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–500 nm depending on load and reserves) and passenger capacity commonly around 16–19. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers about 7,700 nm range and typically carries 8–19 passengers depending on layout, prioritizing speed, cabin space, and nonstop global city pairs. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft built for short/rough fields and regional logistics. Range is generally around 900–1,200 nm, and it commonly seats up to 9 passengers (or mixed cargo). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between turboprops and light jets. It typically offers around 1,500–1,800 nm range and seats about 6–9 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and cruise speed for regional missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew221
Total Seats21148
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21148
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411147.3
Overall Height (ft)16.32713.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2