Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are medium-to-heavy twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility work, while the MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a lighter twin designed more for corporate, law‑enforcement, and EMS roles; the Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range intercontinental business jet for high‑speed point‑to‑point travel. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different league, typically around 7,700 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans. The helicopters are far shorter range: the H225 is roughly in the 450–700 nautical mile class depending on tanks and payload, the AW189 is typically about 400–500+ nautical miles, and the MD 902 is usually around 300–350 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly carries about 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The H225 generally carries the most among the helicopters, often configured around 16–19 passengers, the AW189 typically around 16–18, and the MD 902 is smaller, commonly about 5–7 passengers (or fewer when equipped for EMS).