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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than long, high‑speed point‑to‑point travel. Their practical range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 400–500 nm depending on payload and reserves), and cabin layouts commonly carry about 12–19 passengers, with higher counts possible in dense seating for shuttle roles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel, offering about 7,700 nm range and usually seating 8–19 passengers in a high‑comfort executive configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for efficient, owner‑pilot business travel; it typically seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6–7 including pilot depending on configuration) and offers roughly 1,400–1,700 nm range. In short, the Global 7500 leads for range and cruise speed, the TBM 960 prioritizes efficiency and access to shorter runways, and the H225/AW189 focus on vertical lift and payload for mission work where runways aren’t available.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew2211
Total Seats2114621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats2819—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—2908—
Standard Cabin Seats1912419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$2,413,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats2114621
Max Cabin Seats2819—19
Standard Cabin Seats1912419
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
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportTBM 960CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35004000
Horsepower2100—8501983
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)—18920——
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.357.8
Overall Height (ft)16.327—16.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123395
Wingspan (ft)—10442.1—
Cabin Width (ft)—84—
Cabin Height (ft)—6.24.1—
Cabin Length (ft)—54.513.4—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———85