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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport and utility missions. They typically carry about 16–19 passengers in standard configurations. Their practical range is roughly in the 450–550 nautical mile class, varying with payload, reserves, and cabin fit, making them well suited for point‑to‑point trips without runways but less efficient for long overland travel than fixed‑wing aircraft. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft designed for regional and special‑mission flying from shorter runways. It generally seats about 8–11 passengers and offers substantially longer legs than helicopters, with range commonly around 1,800–2,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on high‑speed intercontinental travel. It typically accommodates about 10–19 passengers in executive layouts (with higher-density options) and has an advertised range around 7,500 nautical miles, far exceeding the turboprop and helicopter options for nonstop global missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats211621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929——
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats211621
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Crew Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower2100—1983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.957.8
Overall Height (ft)16.325.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—395
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85