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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point cruise; its typical range is roughly 450–550 nautical miles (depending on payload and reserves) and it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in offshore/utility layouts (more in high‑density configurations). The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft suited to short and midsize regional missions; it offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually seats 6–9 passengers in executive trim (more in commuter/utility layouts). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel; it reaches about 7,500 nautical miles and typically carries around 13–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong short/rough‑field capability; it delivers about 1,700–2,000 nautical miles of range and generally seats 6–10 passengers. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin size, the H225 trades speed and range for VTOL access, and the King Air 360ER and PC‑24 sit in the middle as versatile regional platforms.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—6680
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Crew Rest—OptionalNo
Jump Seat—YesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo Door——Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9.3
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——23500
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition5000
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Thrust (lbs)—182503435
Flat Rating——ISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.325.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)—56.923
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——17