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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter (rotary‑wing) optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in a transport layout (higher-density seating is possible with mission tradeoffs). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental nonstop travel. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and usually seats 14–19 passengers in a multi‑zone executive cabin (certified maximum can be higher depending on layout). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop, best suited to fast, efficient owner‑operation and short business trips. Its typical range is about 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, and it generally seats 4–6 passengers plus a pilot, depending on interior and payload. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet with strong short/rough‑field capability. It has around 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically carries 6–10 passengers, with flexibility for mixed passenger/cargo missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 3.71
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211466
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454770017302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192929086680
Standard Cabin Seats191246
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516330440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211466
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats191246
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDMIDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.29.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportTBM 960FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35005000
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547123
Wingspan (ft)10442.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)845.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.15.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.513.423
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90