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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing airplanes aimed at very different missions. The H225 is a large, twin‑engine utility helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and government roles; it typically carries a larger group than light helicopters and offers medium range for a rotorcraft, roughly in the 400–500 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light turbine helicopter focused on utility and training; it carries about five people total and has a shorter range, generally a few hundred nautical miles. The King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business and special‑mission aircraft; it usually seats about 6–9 passengers and is optimized for long endurance and regional reach, around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it can be configured for roughly 12–19 passengers and reaches about 7,500 nautical miles, far exceeding the others in range and high‑speed capability.

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