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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is typically around 450–500 nautical miles, and it generally carries about 16–19 passengers (depending on cabin fit and mission equipment). The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at short‑range personal and utility flying, with roughly 300 nautical miles of range and seating for 4–5 including the pilot. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seats 14–19 passengers in business configurations. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet positioned below the Global 7500, with about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 13 passengers (often up to 14). Overall, the jets prioritize speed and long nonstop legs with higher cruise altitudes, while the helicopters trade range and speed for vertical access and point‑to‑point flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardier
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—Yes
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)—18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.327
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—
Wingspan (ft)—104
Cabin Width (ft)—8
Cabin Height (ft)—6.2
Cabin Length (ft)—54.5