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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore transport and SAR-style missions, trading speed and range for vertical lift and the ability to operate without runways. In typical configurations they carry roughly 16–19 passengers; their practical range is generally a few hundred nautical miles, commonly around 450–550 nm depending on payload, reserves, and fit. The H225 is often cited with slightly higher maximum range potential, while the S-92 is comparable and widely used for similar roles. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane aimed at short/rough-field operations. It carries about 9–14 passengers (often 9 in commuter layouts) and typically offers around 900–1,000 nm range, varying with load and conditions. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on high speed and intercontinental legs. It usually seats about 14–19 passengers in executive layouts and is rated for roughly 7,700 nm range, far exceeding the others.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211421
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140