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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility transport. They typically carry around 19 passengers (depending on interior and mission equipment) and offer practical ranges on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles, with the H225 often cited slightly higher and the S‑92 in a similar band. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft suited to regional business and utility missions; it generally seats about 6–9 passengers in typical executive layouts (more in commuter configurations) and, in ER form, can reach roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet in a higher category altogether, commonly configured for about 12–19 passengers and capable of about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling intercontinental nonstop flights. Overall, the helicopters prioritize vertical lift and point‑to‑point access with shorter range, the King Air bridges flexibility and efficiency over mid ranges, and the G700 maximizes speed, altitude, and global range.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats211621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211621
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)140