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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in dense seating) and offers a range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload, reserves, and auxiliary tanks. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light commercial work, usually seating 4–5 occupants with a typical range of about 300–350 nautical miles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for rugged, short‑field regional transport and cargo. It commonly seats 9–14 passengers and delivers roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles of range with typical reserves, varying with load and conditions. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range ultra‑large business jet for intercontinental travel, generally configured for about 8–19 passengers and capable of about 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the others in range and cruise speed.

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