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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bell 525 Relentless vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Bell 525 Relentless are large helicopters suited to vertical-lift missions rather than long-range point-to-point jet travel. The H225 is typically configured to carry around 19 passengers and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 450–500 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The Bell 525 is a newer, fly-by-wire super-medium helicopter, generally seating about 16–20, with a broadly similar operational range in the roughly 500-nautical-mile class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range business jet in the large-cabin category, usually configured for about 13–14 passengers, with an intercontinental range around 3,900 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet with typically 13–19 passengers depending on layout, and range around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs far beyond the Legacy 650E. In short, the helicopters prioritize access and hover/VTOL utility, while the jets prioritize speed and long-distance nonstop capability, with the G700 leading on range and cabin scale.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bell 525 RelentlessGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87——
Min Crew224
Total Seats211816
Flight RulesIFRIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBellGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225525 RelentlessG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4545807500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99——
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119296675—
Standard Cabin Seats191612
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963——
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G5000HGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142160516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,000,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats211816
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191612
Crew Rest——Optional
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesDual-Channel—
ModelMakila 2A1CT7-2F1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)35004000On Condition
Horsepower21001800—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684641—
Thrust (lbs)——18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.461.58109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.318.1825.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.254.5—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Width (ft)—25.77—
Cabin Width (ft)—7.588.2
Cabin Height (ft)—4.56.25
Cabin Length (ft)—15.556.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—128—
Wingspan (ft)——103
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——195