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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)11929——6680
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 Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2114166
Max Cabin Seats28191910
Standard Cabin Seats1912126
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—YesOptionalNo
Jump Seat—YesYesNo
Galley Location—FWDFWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
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
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition5000
Horsepower2100———
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15—ISA + 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