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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long‑range business jets. In category terms, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine utility/transport helicopter often used for offshore and SAR missions, whereas the 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter typically used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle roles. The Global 7500 and Falcon 8X are ultra‑long‑range corporate jets designed for intercontinental travel. For range, the jets dominate: the Global 7500 is roughly 7,700 nautical miles, and the Falcon 8X about 6,450 nautical miles (both depending on payload and conditions). The H225 is typically around 500–600 nautical miles, and the 902 Explorer around 300–400 nautical miles, varying with reserves, load, and mission profile. Passenger capacity also differs: the Global 7500 and Falcon 8X commonly seat about 8–16 passengers in executive layouts. The H225 can carry far more in transport configurations (often around 19, up to roughly two dozen), while the 902 Explorer is usually around 6–8 passengers.

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