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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility transport, trading speed and range for vertical lift and flexible access to remote sites. The H225 is the larger/heavier category, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and offering roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range depending on mission fit and reserves. The AW189 sits a size class below, commonly configured for about 16–19 passengers as well, with a broadly similar but often slightly shorter practical range, roughly 400–500 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental point‑to‑point travel. It typically carries 8–19 passengers depending on cabin layout, with an advertised range around 7,700 nautical miles, far exceeding rotorcraft or turboprops. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine pressurized turboprop in the personal/light business category. It usually seats 1 pilot plus about 5 passengers (up to 6 total), with typical range around 1,400 nautical miles, offering much more reach than helicopters but far less than the Global 7500.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew2211
Total Seats2114216
Flight RulesIFR—IFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierLeonardoPiper
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500AW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477006511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats281919—
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929——2200
Standard Cabin Seats1912194
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats2114215
Max Cabin Seats281919—
Standard Cabin Seats1912194
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Crew Rest—Yes——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Galley Location—FWD—MID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—Refreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500—8644
Cabin Pressure (psi)———5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———12600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PassportCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition40003600
Horsepower2100—1983600
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——260
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—18920——
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411157.829.7
Overall Height (ft)16.32716.611.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—395165
Wingspan (ft)—104—43.2
Cabin Width (ft)—8—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)—6.2—4
Cabin Length (ft)—54.5—12.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———20