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).
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 9.50 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Bombardier | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | Global 7500 | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7700 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.79 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 4,900 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $75,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 14 | 16 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Passport | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18250 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 111 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 27 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17 |