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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue; it typically carries around 19 passengers and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a lighter twin‑engine helicopter optimized for law enforcement, EMS, and utility work; it generally seats about 6–8 people and has a shorter range, commonly around 300–350 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it typically carries 8–19 passengers (depending on cabin layout) and has an advertised range of about 7,700 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and mid‑range missions; it usually seats about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range, the H225 leads helicopter passenger lift, the 902 emphasizes agility and efficiency, and the Avanti EVO bridges speed and economy for shorter business routes.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50—
Min Crew221
Total Seats21148
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79—
Max Cabin Seats28197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—3775
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21148
Max Cabin Seats28197
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100—850
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)—18920—
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411147.3
Overall Height (ft)16.32713.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)—86.1
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)—54.514.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——35.2