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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to vertical‑lift missions rather than point‑to‑point air travel; it typically carries around 19 passengers and has a practical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft for short to medium regional legs; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers and typically ranges about 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop optimized for longer regional missions and higher cruise speeds than the Caravan; it usually carries about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts and can reach roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet for intercontinental travel; it generally accommodates about 13–19 passengers (with higher max configurations) and is designed for approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4547500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
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