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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a large-cabin VIP airliner derivative designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 5,500–5,650 nautical miles of range and typically accommodating about 18–48 passengers depending on layout, with a strong emphasis on spacious living and work areas. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for nonstop global travel, generally around 7,500 nautical miles in range, and commonly configured for about 10–19 passengers in a high-end executive cabin. The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter suited to short-range point-to-point access and vertical operations rather than long-haul travel; its practical range is on the order of roughly 300–350 nautical miles, and it usually carries about 1–2 crew plus 6–9 passengers (or comparable mission payload) depending on configuration. In short, the G700 prioritizes maximum nonstop range in a private-jet form, the ACJ TwoTwenty prioritizes cabin volume and airline-grade comfort with long-range capability, and the H145 prioritizes access and flexibility over distance.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyAIRBUS H145Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew 214
Total Seats161016
ManufacturerAirbusAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyH145G700
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)56503527500
Max Cabin Seats18919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesEFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470130516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$10,200,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.31
Flight RulesIFR
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93
Useful Load (lbs)4200
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew14
Total Seats1016
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats919
Standard Cabin Seats812
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelArriel 2EPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)4000On Condition
Horsepower894
No. of Engines22
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.8109.9
Overall Height (ft)1325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.25
Cabin Length (ft)56.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195