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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are heavy twin‑engine helicopters designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets built for high‑speed intercity travel. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling ultra‑long‑haul nonstop routes. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet at about 3,900 nautical miles, suited to transcontinental missions and some ocean crossings. Helicopter range is much shorter: the H225 is typically around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration, and the S‑92 is in a similar band, often around 500 nautical miles, both strongly influenced by payload, reserves, and mission equipment. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically seats about 14–19 in executive layouts. The Legacy 650E commonly seats up to 13–14. The H225 and S‑92 can be configured for higher headcounts in transport roles, often around 16–19 passengers, or fewer in VIP, SAR, or medevac layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211421
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140