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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | 760 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 109.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 775 |
| 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 |