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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft. It’s typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions, carrying roughly 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and offering a practical range on the order of about 400–500 nautical miles, depending on configuration and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane optimized for short, rugged runways and cargo/passenger flexibility. It commonly seats up to 9 passengers (plus crew) and has a typical range around 900–1,200 nautical miles, varying with payload and conditions. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet suited to longer intercity missions. It generally carries about 13–14 passengers in executive layouts and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for nonstop intercontinental flying. It typically accommodates around 13–19 passengers depending on cabin plan, with published range about 7,500 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 20.87
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4547500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.25
Cabin Length (ft)56.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195