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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter designed primarily for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. Its category and mission profile differ markedly from the other two, which are long‑range business jets. The H225 typically carries a larger number of passengers for short to medium legs, commonly configured around 16–19 passengers (and can be arranged for more in high‑density layouts), with practical range roughly in the 400–600 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel. It offers among the longest ranges in its class at about 7,700 nautical miles and is usually configured for about 14–19 passengers, emphasizing cabin space and multiple living zones. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range business jet, slightly shorter‑legged than the Global 7500 at about 6,450 nautical miles, with typical seating around 12–16 passengers. It is often chosen for efficiency, airport flexibility, and balanced long‑range capability.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew222
Total Seats211417
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameH225Global 75008X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats281916
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats191214
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew222
Total Seats211417
Max Cabin Seats281916
Standard Cabin Seats191214
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW307D
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines223
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)189206722
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411180.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32726.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)10486.3
Cabin Width (ft)87.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140