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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a heavy, long‑range helicopter optimized for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 19 passengers (depending on configuration) and offers roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range, trading speed for vertical‑lift flexibility and cabin volume. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter aimed at personal, training, and light commercial use; it generally seats 4–5 people and has about 300 nautical miles of range, with far lower payload and cabin space than the H225. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically seats 14–19 in executive layouts and can fly about 7,700 nautical miles, vastly exceeding the helicopters in speed and range but requiring runways and airport infrastructure. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop for owner‑pilots and business travel; it seats up to 6 and delivers roughly 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range, sitting between the helicopters and the Global 7500 in both capacity and reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 2.19
Min Crew221
Total Seats21146
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
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)11929—2200
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 Type—Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew221
Total Seats21145
Max Cabin Seats2819—
Standard Cabin Seats19124
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWDMID
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyRefreshment 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
Horsepower2100—600
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 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)547—165
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