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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to offshore, rescue, and utility missions; it trades cruise efficiency for vertical lift, carrying roughly 19 passengers in high‑density seating and offering a practical range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, unimproved runways and regional hops; it typically seats 9–14 passengers and commonly operates with a range around 900–1,000 nautical miles. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at fast point‑to‑point travel; it usually carries about 8–9 passengers in a business layout and reaches roughly 2,000–2,100 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet focused on intercontinental missions; it commonly carries 12–19 passengers in multiple living zones and is designed for about 7,500 nautical miles, far exceeding the others in range and cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34—
Min Crew224
Total Seats211016
Flight RulesIFR——
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225XLS+G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45419067500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67—
Max Cabin Seats28919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297540—
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew224
Total Seats211016
Max Cabin Seats28919
Standard Cabin Seats19812
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Crew Rest—NoOptional
Jump Seat—NoYes
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.3—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—25230—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel——
TBO (hrs)35005000On Condition
Horsepower2100——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Flat Rating—ISA + 10—
Thrust (lbs)—411918250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.5109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.317.225.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2——
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547——
Wingspan (ft)—56.3103
Aisle Step (ft)—0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—5.58.2
Cabin Height (ft)—5.76.25
Cabin Length (ft)—18.556.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.9—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.3—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—80—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—10195