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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point airline-style travel. Its range is generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often roughly 400–600 nm depending on fit and reserves), and it can carry a large cabin load for a rotorcraft, commonly up to about 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP or mission layouts). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with a published range around 7,700 nm and typical seating around 14–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes; range is typically roughly 900–1,000+ nm (payload dependent), and it usually seats up to 9 passengers in commuter use (more in special high‑density layouts). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with short/rough-field versatility, offering about 2,000 nm range and typically seating around 6–10 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—6680
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—YesNo
Jump Seat—YesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—
Cargo Door——Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—189203435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)—85.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)—54.523
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90