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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and utility missions. Compared with fixed‑wing aircraft, its range is moderate (roughly 400–500 nautical miles, mission‑dependent) but it can carry a relatively large cabin load for a helicopter, typically around 16–19 passengers in transport configurations. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a much smaller twin‑engine helicopter aimed at law‑enforcement, EMS, and corporate shuttle work; its range is shorter (about 300–350 nautical miles) and it usually carries about 6–8 people including crew. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel; it offers the greatest range by far (around 7,700 nautical miles) and typically carries 10–19 passengers depending on layout, with high cruise speeds and pressurized comfort. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal aircraft; it sits below the jet in category, with a range around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles and seating typically up to 6 occupants.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPiper
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119292200
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$3,081,400
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21145
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45008644
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition3600
Horsepower2100600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684260
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411129.7
Overall Height (ft)16.32711.3
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547165
Wingspan (ft)10443.2
Cabin Width (ft)84.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)54.512.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)20