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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers (higher in high‑density layouts) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel; it commonly seats about 8–19 passengers in executive layouts and has a published range of about 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding the rotorcraft here. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter used for training, patrol, and utility work; it generally carries 4–5 people and has an approximate range around 200–300 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is also a light single‑engine helicopter, often configured for 4–5 seats, with a typical range around 300 nautical miles. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range and cruise efficiency, the H225 leads helicopter payload and mission flexibility, and the Enstrom 480B and R66 serve shorter‑range light‑helicopter roles with smaller passenger capacity.

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