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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin-engine helicopter suited to short- to mid-range missions such as EMS, police, utility, and short corporate hops. It typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers (depending on interior and mission fit) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 300 to 400 nautical miles. The Airbus Helicopters H155 is a larger, medium twin with more cabin volume and higher passenger comfort, often configured for about 10 to 12 passengers, with a typical range around roughly 450 to 550 nautical miles. The Airbus Helicopters H160 is a newer-generation medium twin emphasizing efficiency, low noise, and premium cabin options; it commonly seats about 10 to 12 passengers and offers a similar or slightly better typical range, often around roughly 450 to 650 nautical miles depending on configuration. By contrast, the Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically accommodating about 13 to 19 passengers in multiple living zones, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles, far exceeding the helicopters while requiring runways rather than helipads.

SpecAIRBUS H145AIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 11.06
Min Crew1224
Total Seats10141416
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH145H155H160G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)3524234607500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats9121219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)420040123992
Standard Cabin Seats8121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISEFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130144155516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000$14,800,000$14,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew1224
Total Seats10141416
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats9121219
Standard Cabin Seats8121212
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EArriel 2C2HE ArranoPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)400040004000On Condition
Horsepower894943
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.846.939.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)1314.313.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.141.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166235.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.888.3
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