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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Daher TBM 960 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 | TBM 960 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 | 1730 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | — | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G3000 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 330 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 | $4,450,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 4 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport | TBM 960 | CT7-2E1 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 3500 | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 850 | 1983 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 | 35.3 | 57.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 | — | 16.6 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | 48 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 123 | 395 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 42.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 13.4 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 85 |