Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Bell 429wlg Globalranger vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty, Bombardier Global 7500, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets, while the Airbus Helicopters H135, H145, H160, and Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at corporate/VIP, EMS, and utility missions. In range, the large-cabin jets dominate: Global 7500 and G700 are ultra‑long‑range flagships (roughly 7,000–7,700+ nautical miles), the Falcon 8X is also ultra‑long‑range (about 6,400 nm), and the ACJ TwoTwenty sits below the top tier but still intercontinental (around 5,600 nm). Helicopter range is far shorter by comparison: H160 is typically the longest-legged of this group (roughly 450–600 nm depending on fit), H145 and Bell 429 are broadly similar mid‑range twins (often ~300–400+ nm), and H135 is generally shorter (often ~300+ nm). Passenger capacity also separates the categories: the big jets typically carry about 12–19 passengers in executive layouts (higher in denser configs), whereas these light/midsize twins usually seat about 6–10 passengers in VIP/corporate arrangements.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | AIRBUS H135 | AIRBUS H145 | AIRBUS H160 | Bell 429WLG GlobalRanger | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | H135 | H145 | H160 | 429WLG GlobalRanger | Global 7500 | 8X | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 342 | 352 | 460 | 381 | 7700 | 6450 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Helionix | EFIS | EFIS | Bell BasiX-Pro | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 136 | 130 | 155 | 154 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $6,150,000 | $10,200,000 | $14,000,000 | $7,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 6.33 | $ 9.31 | — | $ 6.05 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 | — | $ 0.76 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3124 | 4200 | 3992 | 2528 | — | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 861 | $ 1,210 | — | $ 931 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | — | 9 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Configuration | — | Green Interior | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | Galley | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29200 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | — | Arrius 2B2+ | Arriel 2E | HE Arrano | PW207D1 | Passport | PW307D | Pearl 700 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Horsepower | — | 660 | 894 | — | 1100 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 76 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | 216.9 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | 18920 | 6722 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 33.5 | 44.8 | 39.4 | 43 | 111 | 80.2 | 109.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 12.6 | 13 | 13.1 | 12.39 | 27 | 26.1 | 25.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 34 | 36.1 | 45.2 | 36 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 173 | 166 | — | 130 | — | 1695 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 46.8 | — | 74 | — | — | — |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | 26.37 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | — | — | — | 6.58 | 54.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 104 | 86.3 | 103 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |