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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. It trades cruise speed and altitude for vertical lift and access to tight landing sites, with a practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 300–500 nm depending on configuration) and a passenger capacity commonly around 16–19 in high‑density seating. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop airplane in the owner‑pilot category. It offers short‑to‑medium range capability of about 1,400–1,700 nm and usually carries 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, emphasizing efficiency and access to shorter runways. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with a range around 7,700 nm and typical seating for about 14–19 passengers in executive layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin ultra‑long‑range business jet, broadly comparable to the Global 7500, with range roughly 7,500–7,750 nm and typical seating around 13–19, optimized for spacious cabin zones and long‑haul comfort.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25—
Min Crew2214
Total Seats2114616
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBMGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)454770017307500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56—
Max Cabin Seats2819—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—2908—
Standard Cabin Seats1912412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516330516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$78,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2214
Total Seats2114616
Max Cabin Seats2819—19
Standard Cabin Seats1912412
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—Yes—Optional
Jump Seat—Yes—Yes
Galley Location—FWDMIDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.2—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——14390—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1PassportTBM 960Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3500On Condition
Horsepower2100—850—
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)—18920—18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.3109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.327—25.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123—
Wingspan (ft)—10442.1103
Cabin Width (ft)—848.2
Cabin Height (ft)—6.24.16.25
Cabin Length (ft)—54.513.456.9
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———195