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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet. It is typically used for offshore, utility, and government missions, carries roughly 16–19 passengers depending on layout, and has a much shorter range than the jets, on the order of a few hundred nautical miles in typical passenger configurations. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet designed for shorter regional missions. It commonly seats about 8–9 passengers and offers a range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it suitable for city pairs within a continent. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers and can fly roughly 6,400 nautical miles, emphasizing comfort, runway flexibility, and long nonstop legs. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a flagship long‑range large‑cabin jet, generally accommodating about 14–19 passengers depending on configuration, with a range around 7,700 nautical miles, aimed at the longest nonstop intercontinental missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 7.66
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21141017
Flight RulesIFR———
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500XLS+8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454770019066450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats2819916
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—754036900
Standard Cabin Seats1912814
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2223
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21141017
Max Cabin Seats2819916
Standard Cabin Seats1912814
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—YesNoNo
Jump Seat—YesNoYes
Galley Location—FWDFWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—3900
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.310.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2523029200
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW545CPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000On-Condition
Horsepower2100———
No. of Engines2223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)—1892041196722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.580.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.226.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——1695
Wingspan (ft)—10456.386.3
Cabin Width (ft)—85.57.7
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.76.2
Cabin Length (ft)—54.518.542.7
Aisle Step (ft)——0.7—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.96.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——14.329.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——80—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——10140