Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus H225 and MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, best suited to vertical-lift missions such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and urban point-to-point access where runways are unavailable. The H225 is the larger, long-range heavy helicopter, typically carrying around 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and offering roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range depending on configuration. The 902 Explorer is a lighter twin, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers, with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed-wing business jets designed for fast, long-distance travel between airports. The Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range flagship with a range around 7,700 nautical miles and seating typically 14–19 passengers, optimized for intercontinental missions. The PC-24 is a light “super versatile” jet, generally seating 6–10 passengers, with range about 2,000 nautical miles, trading global reach for the ability to operate from shorter, less-prepared runways.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 23 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 90 |