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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions rather than long-range point‑to‑point travel. Its typical range is roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 16–24 passengers in high‑density seating (often fewer in VIP or mission configurations). The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane suited to short and remote runways; it usually offers about 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and seats up to 9–14 passengers depending on layout and regulations. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental trips, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically configured for roughly 8–19 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is also an ultra‑long‑range business jet, broadly comparable in role, offering around 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 10–19 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 and G700 lead in range and speed, the Caravan excels in rugged short‑field utility, and the H225 uniquely provides helicopter access where runways are unavailable.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew224
Total Seats211416
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45477007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats191212
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats211416
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191212
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.32725.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)104103
Cabin Width (ft)88.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.556.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195