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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna Citation XLS+ are fixed‑wing business jets. The H225 is a long‑range, heavy multi‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility transport; it can carry a large cabin load (often around 16–19 passengers depending on layout) but has a much shorter range than long‑haul jets (roughly in the 500–700 nm class, configuration dependent). The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at training and personal/utility use; it typically carries about 4–5 occupants and has a modest range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. Among the jets, the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin aircraft, carrying roughly 14–19 passengers (with higher-density options) and offering intercontinental range around 7,700 nm. The Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize/light‑midsize jet optimized for shorter missions, typically seating about 8–9 passengers with range around 2,000–2,100 nm.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 5.34
Min Crew222
Total Seats211410
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierCessna Citation
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500XLS+
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001906
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28199
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297540
Standard Cabin Seats19128
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516430
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$15,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211410
Max Cabin Seats28199
Standard Cabin Seats19128
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW545C
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)189204119
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.5
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10456.3
Cabin Width (ft)85.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.7
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.5
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10