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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine heavy helicopters primarily used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna Citation XLS+ are fixed‑wing business jets designed for point‑to‑point travel. In range terms, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering ultra‑long‑range intercontinental capability around 7,700 nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet with a typical range around 2,100 nautical miles, suited to regional and transcontinental U.S. trips. Helicopter ranges are much shorter: the H225 is roughly in the 500–700 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves, and the S‑92 is similar, commonly around 500–600 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also reflects the mission: the Global 7500 typically seats about 14–19, the Citation XLS+ usually about 7–9, and both the H225 and S‑92 can carry larger cabin loads, often configured for roughly 16–19 passengers in offshore transport layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21141021
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierCessna CitationSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500XLS+S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001906439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—75407417
Standard Cabin Seats1912819
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516430155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$15,500,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2222
Total Seats21141021
Max Cabin Seats2819919
Standard Cabin Seats1912819
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Crew Rest—YesNo—
Jump Seat—YesNo—
Galley Location—FWDFWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTAFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyGalley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——25230—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW545CCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition50004000
Horsepower2100——2520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 10—
Thrust (lbs)—189204119—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.5—
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.217.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——775
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)——80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——10—