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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions rather than long-distance point‑to‑point travel. Its range is typically on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles (mission and tank fit dependent) and it can carry about 19 passengers in a high‑density layout, with fewer in VIP or mission configurations. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane optimized for regional missions and short/medium runways. It offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range (depending on payload and reserves) and typically seats about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts, with higher-density options. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range trijet business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering about 6,400 nautical miles of range and commonly accommodating around 12–16 passengers (with certified maximums higher, depending on configuration). The Gulfstream G700 is a flagship large‑cabin ultra‑long‑range business jet, generally around 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically configured for about 12–19 passengers, emphasizing spacious cabin zones and nonstop global city pairs.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66—
Min Crew224
Total Seats211716
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameH2258XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45464507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64—
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900—
Standard Cabin Seats191412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew224
Total Seats211716
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191412
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—NoOptional
Jump Seat—YesYes
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.2—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—29200—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—3900—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.326.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695—
Wingspan (ft)—86.3103
Cabin Width (ft)—7.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)—6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)—42.756.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—140195
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor