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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at vertical lift missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for fast intercity and intercontinental travel from runways. In range terms, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights such as New York–Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The H225 and AW189 have much shorter, mission‑dependent ranges typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket, suited to offshore energy support, search and rescue, and utility transport rather than global point‑to‑point travel. Passenger capacity also reflects their roles: the Global 7500 typically carries around 8–19 passengers in executive cabin configurations. The H225 is a larger heavy helicopter and can seat up to about 19 passengers depending on layout, often optimized for offshore shuttle seating. The AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter, generally configured for fewer passengers than the H225, commonly around the mid‑teens, with maximum seating also depending on interior and mission equipment.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew221
Total Seats211421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,413
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$2,413,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
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 2A1PassportCT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21001983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411157.8
Overall Height (ft)16.32716.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85