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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets. The H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore, search and rescue, and utility missions; it typically carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts) and has a range on the order of roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to short regional hops; it seats a pilot plus up to four passengers and offers roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range. The Global 7500 and G700 are ultra‑long‑range corporate jets designed for intercontinental travel. The Global 7500 is commonly cited around 7,700 nautical miles of range with typical executive seating in the mid‑teens to about 19 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is similarly an ultra‑long‑range jet at about 7,500 nautical miles, usually configured for roughly 10–19 passengers depending on cabin layout.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50
Min Crew224
Total Seats211416
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45477007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats191212
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats211416
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191212
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)1892018250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4111109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.32725.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
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