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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are long‑range business jets. The H225 is a heavy twin‑engine transport helicopter suited to offshore, search and rescue, and utility missions; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and has a range on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on configuration. The R66 is a light turbine helicopter aimed at personal and light commercial use, usually seating a pilot plus four passengers (about five total) with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, commonly seating about 14–19 passengers (with higher-density options) and offering approximately 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet with a slightly smaller cabin, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers and reaching roughly 6,450 nautical miles. Overall, the jets far exceed the helicopters in range and cruise efficiency, while helicopters offer vertical lift and access to remote or confined sites.

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