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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are rotorcraft aimed at vertical-lift missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range intercontinental business jet and the Enstrom 480B is a light utility helicopter. In range, the Global 7500 dominates, typically flying about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city-pair missions across oceans. The H225 is a long-range heavy helicopter at roughly 450–500 nautical miles (configuration dependent), suited to offshore transport and search-and-rescue. The MD 902 Explorer is a medium twin helicopter with a more modest range around 300–350 nautical miles, often used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle work. The Enstrom 480B, as a smaller turbine helicopter, is generally in the 250–350 nautical mile class. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically seats about 14–19 in executive layout. The H225 can carry far more in high-density roles, commonly around 19 passengers and up to the high-20s in some configurations. The MD 902 usually carries 6–8, and the Enstrom 480B typically seats 5.

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 TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 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