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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. Its range is relatively short compared with business jets (roughly a few hundred nautical miles depending on load and reserves), and typical passenger capacity is around 19 in a high‑density configuration (often fewer in VIP layouts). The Bombardier Global 7500, Gulfstream G700, and Pilatus PC‑24 are fixed‑wing business jets with very different niches. The Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically carrying 8–19 passengers depending on configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is a similar ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin competitor, around 7,500 nautical miles, typically configured for roughly 10–19 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” in a smaller category, trading range for rough‑field and short‑runway access; it typically ranges around 2,000 nautical miles and commonly seats about 6–10 passengers (with higher‑density layouts possible).

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2114166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454770075002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28191910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats1912126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2114166
Max Cabin Seats28191910
Standard Cabin Seats1912126
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)18920182503435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32725.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10410355.8
Cabin Width (ft)88.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.556.923
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17