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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are heavy, twin‑engine offshore/utility helicopters designed to move sizeable groups and cargo with strong safety margins; both typically carry around 18–19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts) and offer practical ranges on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The S-92 is commonly associated with offshore oil-and-gas transport and SAR variants, while the H225 is widely used for similar missions plus government and parapublic roles. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter aimed at private, training, and light utility work, carrying 4–5 occupants total and delivering a much shorter range, typically around 300–350 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 is in a different category entirely: an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for fast intercontinental travel rather than vertical lift. It generally carries 8–19 passengers depending on configuration and offers approximately 7,700 nautical miles of range, far exceeding the helicopters, but requires runways and airport infrastructure.

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