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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range heavy helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers (high‑density layouts can be higher) and offers roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range depending on payload, reserves, and tanking. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle work; it commonly seats about 6–8 passengers and has a much shorter range, roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop airplane in the personal/business category. It usually seats 4–6 passengers (up to about 6 plus pilot depending on configuration) and has a range on the order of 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It typically carries 8–14 passengers (certified for more, depending on layout) and can reach about 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the others in range and cruise speed.

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