Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus H225 is a long‑range twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet, optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its range is much shorter than the intercontinental jets and it typically carries a larger number of occupants in an airline‑style cabin configuration, though comfort and speed are not comparable to the jets. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet designed for true intercontinental flying, with one of the longest ranges in its class and a high typical executive passenger load in a multi‑zone cabin. The Dassault Falcon 8X is also an ultra‑long‑range business jet, generally offering slightly less range than the very longest‑leg competitors, but strong flexibility and efficient long‑haul capability with a similar executive capacity. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range category, pairing intercontinental range comparable to the longest‑range jets with a notably spacious cabin and high typical business‑jet seating capacity.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 | 8X | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 | 6450 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | 3900 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport | PW307D | Pearl 700 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 6722 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 | 80.2 | 109.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 | 26.1 | 25.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | 1695 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 86.3 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 42.7 | 56.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |