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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions. It typically carries around 16–19 passengers in a transport layout and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on configuration, payload, and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a much smaller, single‑engine light helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility use. It generally seats 4–5 people including the pilot and has a much shorter range, commonly around 300 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel rather than vertical lift. It usually carries 8–19 passengers depending on cabin arrangement and mission, and its range is far greater than either helicopter, about 7,700 nautical miles. In short, the Global 7500 dominates in range and cruise efficiency between airports, while the H225 and R66 trade speed and range for the ability to land almost anywhere, with the H225 emphasizing capacity and capability and the R66 emphasizing simplicity and cost.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardier
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew22
Total Seats2114
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—Yes
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment—Galley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Passport
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition
Horsepower2100—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Flat Rating—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)—18920
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111
Overall Height (ft)16.327
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—
Wingspan (ft)—104
Cabin Width (ft)—8
Cabin Height (ft)—6.2
Cabin Length (ft)—54.5