Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are medium–heavy twin‑engine helicopters built for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions, while the Enstrom 480B is a much smaller single‑engine piston helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and light utility work. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range business jet in an entirely different category, optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel rather than vertical lift. In range, the Global 7500 is the clear outlier, flying roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that helicopters cannot match. The H225 and AW189 have broadly similar helicopter-class ranges, generally on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, suitable for offshore legs and regional missions. The Enstrom 480B’s range is shorter, typically around 200–300 nautical miles. Passenger capacity also separates them: the Global 7500 typically carries around 14–19 passengers in executive seating. The H225 and AW189 commonly carry about 16–19 passengers in high-density offshore layouts (fewer in VIP/SAR fits). The Enstrom 480B is limited to about 4 passengers plus a pilot (five seats total).