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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.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21141716
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225Global 75008XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)454770064507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats28191619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats19121412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21141716
Max Cabin Seats28191619
Standard Cabin Seats19121412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)18920672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411180.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.32726.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)10486.3103
Cabin Width (ft)87.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)54.542.756.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor