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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point airliner-style travel. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers depending on layout and has a practical range on the order of roughly 500–650 nautical miles, with strong payload and hover capability but slower cruise speeds than fixed‑wing aircraft. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel. It commonly seats about 14–19 passengers in executive configurations and offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range, prioritizing high speed, cabin comfort, and nonstop city pairs. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short/soft fields and regional hops. It typically carries 9–14 passengers and has roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and small teams. It usually seats 4–6 passengers and has about 1,400 nautical miles of range, balancing efficiency with simpler operations than jets.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPiper
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21145
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411129.7
Overall Height (ft)16.32711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Width (ft)84.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)54.512.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20