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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. They typically carry around 16–19 passengers in standard transport layouts, with higher-density configurations possible, and offer practical ranges roughly in the 450–550 nautical mile class depending on payload, reserves, and mission equipment. The H225 generally edges toward slightly higher capacity and lift, while the S‑92 is widely used for similar roles with comparable mission radius. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, with a range about 7,700 nautical miles and a typical executive passenger load around 8–19 (maximum seating can be higher depending on configuration). It trades vertical‑lift flexibility for speed, altitude, and vastly greater range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business aircraft category, seating up to about six passengers, with a range roughly around 1,400 nautical miles, positioned between helicopters and large jets in both capacity and reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 19.79
Min Crew2212
Total Seats2114621
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDaher TBMSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500TBM 960S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001730439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2819—19
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—29087417
Standard Cabin Seats1912419
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 744$ 3,068
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 $30,650,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2212
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 960CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition35004000
Horsepower2100—8502520
No. of Engines22—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——760
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)—18920——
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411135.3—
Overall Height (ft)16.327—17.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—123775
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)———140