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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b

The Airbus H225 and the Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long-range business jets, so their missions differ sharply. The H225 is a large, twin‑engine heavy helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work; it typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and has an operational range on the order of about 400–500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a much smaller, single‑engine light turbine helicopter suited to training, patrol, and personal/utility missions; it generally seats about 4–5 and has a range around 250–350 nautical miles. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet, optimized for intercontinental travel, typically seating about 14–19 passengers (with higher-density options) and offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Falcon 8X is a tri‑jet long‑range business jet with a slightly shorter reach, typically seating about 12–16 and providing about 6,450 nautical miles of range.

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