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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long-range business jet, optimized for intercontinental travel, with a typical range around 7,700 nautical miles and seating commonly configured for about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin-engine utility helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and government missions; it offers a practical range roughly in the 450–700 nautical mile class (mission and reserves dependent) and typically carries about 16–24 passengers in transport seating. The Sikorsky S-92 is also a heavy twin helicopter in a similar offshore/utility category, with a broadly comparable range in the roughly 500–600 nautical mile class and typical passenger seating around 19 (often up to about 22 in high-density layouts). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at law enforcement, EMS, and corporate roles; it has a much shorter range, roughly 250–350 nautical miles, and usually seats about 6–8 people. Overall, the Global 7500 dominates range, while the H225 and S-92 lead helicopter passenger lift, and the MD 902 prioritizes agility and smaller missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 19.79
Min Crew222
Total Seats211421
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000 $30,650,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew222
Total Seats211421
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportCT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.32717.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140