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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Daher TBM 960 are fixed‑wing business aircraft, so their missions differ sharply. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work; it carries roughly 19 passengers in high‑density seating (often fewer in VIP layouts) and offers a practical range on the order of 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter for training, patrol, and utility roles; it typically seats 4–5 and has a much shorter range, roughly around 250–350 nautical miles. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it generally seats about 8–19 depending on configuration and can fly roughly 7,700 nautical miles. The TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for efficient point‑to‑point trips; it typically seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–8 seats total) with a range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on conditions and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBM
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56
Max Cabin Seats2819—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—2908
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516330
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$4,450,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Max Cabin Seats2819—
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——14390
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportTBM 960
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500
Horsepower2100—850
No. of Engines22—
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49
Thrust (lbs)—18920—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.3
Overall Height (ft)16.327—
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123
Wingspan (ft)—10442.1
Cabin Width (ft)—84
Cabin Height (ft)—6.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)—54.513.4