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Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus Helicopters H135, H155, and H160 are twin‑engine rotorcraft suited to short‑to‑medium range missions, while the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet intended for intercontinental travel. The H135 is the lightest category, typically configured for about five to seven passengers (mission dependent), with practical ranges commonly around 300 nautical miles. The H155 is a medium twin with a larger cabin, often seating roughly eight to twelve, and commonly offers around 450–500 nautical miles of range. The H160 is a newer, medium twin optimized for efficiency and comfort, usually carrying about eight to twelve, with typical ranges around 450–600 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. By contrast, the Gulfstream G700 sits in the large‑cabin, long‑range jet category, typically accommodating around 13–19 passengers in executive layouts, and is designed for approximately 7,000+ nautical miles of range, enabling city pairs that are impossible for helicopters without multiple stops. Figures vary with payload, configuration, and operating conditions.

SpecAIRBUS H135AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 6.33$ 11.06
Min Crew1224
Total Seats9141416
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH135H155H160G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)3424234607500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats7121219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)312440123992
Standard Cabin Seats7121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 861$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HelionixEFISEFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)136144155516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$6,150,000$14,800,000$14,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1224
Total Seats9141416
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats7121219
Standard Cabin Seats7121212
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArrius 2B2+Arriel 2C2HE ArranoPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000On Condition
Horsepower660943
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)33.546.939.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)12.614.313.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)3441.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)173235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)88.3
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