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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet, so it fits a different category focused on vertical lift, offshore and utility missions, and short to medium point‑to‑point hops. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration, with a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles (more with auxiliary tanks and reserves assumptions). The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers the longest range of the group at about 7,700 nautical miles and is usually configured for about 14–19 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin trijet, emphasizing efficiency and airport flexibility. Its range is about 6,450 nautical miles, with typical seating around 12–16 passengers (higher-density layouts possible). The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long‑range (not ultra‑long‑range) large‑cabin business jet, generally offering about 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically seating around 13 passengers, with maximum configurations higher.

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