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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter, typically used for offshore transport and SAR, with a practical range of roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on mission fit and reserves, and seating commonly around 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane suited to regional and remote operations, offering about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually carrying 6–9 passengers in typical executive layouts. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for short‑to‑medium routes, with roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles of range and a typical cabin for about 8–9 passengers (often up to 12 with certain seating). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, with about 7,000–7,500 nautical miles of range and a typical fit around 13–19 passengers (higher with specific configurations). Overall, capability scales from rotorcraft flexibility to regional turboprop efficiency to midsize jet speed and finally to true long‑haul flagship range and space.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34
Min Crew224
Total Seats211016
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225XLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45419067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats28919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297540
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats211016
Max Cabin Seats28919
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25230
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000On Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.5109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.317.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.9
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195