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Airbus Helicopters H155 vs Airbus Helicopters H160 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus Helicopters H155 and H160 are twin‑engine civil helicopters suited to short‑to‑medium missions, while the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet built for intercontinental travel. In category terms, the H155 is a medium twin helicopter often used for corporate transport, EMS, and offshore support; the H160 is a newer‑generation medium twin with advanced aerodynamics and avionics, typically positioned as a more modern, higher‑performance option. The G700 sits in the ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet category, optimized for speed, altitude, and cabin comfort over very long distances. Range differs dramatically: H155 and H160 are generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (typically roughly 450–600 nm depending on payload, reserves, and configuration), whereas the G700 is designed for about 7,500 nm class missions. Passenger capacity also separates them. The H155 typically carries around 12 passengers in a high‑density layout (fewer in VIP configurations), the H160 is commonly configured around 12 passengers as well, and the G700 typically seats about 13–19 passengers depending on cabin layout.

SpecAIRBUS H155AIRBUS H160Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 11.06
Min Crew224
Total Seats141416
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH155H160G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4234607500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats121219
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)40123992
Standard Cabin Seats121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,593
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISEFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)144155516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$14,800,000$14,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats141416
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats121219
Standard Cabin Seats121212
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelArriel 2C2HE ArranoPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)40004000On Condition
Horsepower943
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)332
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)46.939.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)14.313.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)41.145.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)235.2
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