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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, SAR, and utility missions, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets optimized for intercontinental travel. In range terms, the jets operate in a different class: the Global 7500 is commonly cited around 7,700 nautical miles, and the G700 around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney (conditions permitting). The helicopters have much shorter ranges, typically a few hundred nautical miles; the AW189 is often quoted around 450–500 nautical miles, and the larger H225 roughly in the 450–600 nautical mile class depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, the G700 and Global 7500 typically carry about 12–19 passengers in luxury business layouts, with maximum certified counts higher. The AW189 typically seats about 16–19 passengers, and the H225 can carry roughly 19 passengers in standard offshore seating, with higher maximums in dense layouts.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50—$ 15.57
Min Crew2241
Total Seats21141621
Flight RulesIFR——IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477007500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79—$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats28191919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929———
Standard Cabin Seats19121219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats21141621
Max Cabin Seats28191919
Standard Cabin Seats19121219
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing——
Crew Rest—YesOptional—
Jump Seat—YesYes—
Galley Location—FWDFWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel——JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower2100——1983
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15——
Thrust (lbs)—1892018250—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111109.957.8
Overall Height (ft)16.32725.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——395
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———85