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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Gulfstream G650er

The Airbus Helicopters H135 and H145 are light twin‑engine helicopters designed for short‑range missions, while the Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel. The H135 is typically used for training, EMS, and utility work; it generally carries about five to seven passengers depending on configuration and payload, with an operational range on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles. The H145 is a larger light/medium twin helicopter with more cabin volume and higher useful load; it commonly accommodates about seven to nine passengers (or more in specialized layouts) and offers a somewhat longer typical range, often around 350 to 400 nautical miles. In contrast, the G650ER operates in a different class entirely: it is a large‑cabin, high‑speed jet that usually seats around 11 to 18 passengers in executive configurations and can fly approximately 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop routes such as New York to Hong Kong under favorable conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H145Gulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 9.31$ 9.39
Min Crew114
Total Seats91014
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH135H145G650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3423527500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.93$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats7919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3124420049500
Standard Cabin Seats7812
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,210$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136130516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$10,200,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew114
Total Seats91014
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7919
Standard Cabin Seats7812
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)31900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2EBR725 A1-12
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000On-Condition
Horsepower660894
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)16900
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.544.899.8
Overall Height (ft)12.61325.7
Rotor Diameter (ft)3436.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173166
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8
Wingspan (ft)99.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.5
Cabin Length (ft)46.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)32.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)235