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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, so their strengths differ sharply. The H225 is a large, twin‑engine utility helicopter used for offshore, search-and-rescue, and heavy transport; it typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers and offers a practical range on the order of about 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston helicopter aimed at training and personal/utility use; it generally seats 4–5 and has a much shorter range, roughly around 200–300 nautical miles. Among the jets, the Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet, typically seating about 14–19 passengers and capable of intercontinental range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” optimized for shorter runways and flexible missions; it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and has a medium range around 2,000 nautical miles, varying with payload and reserves.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)189203435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411152.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10455.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.523
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90