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

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, best suited to missions that need vertical takeoff and landing, hoisting, or access to remote sites without runways. Its typical range is on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (often roughly 450–600 nm depending on payload and fuel fit), and passenger capacity is commonly in the mid‑teens up to around 19 in a standard transport layout, with higher counts possible in dense seating. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane designed for short and unimproved runways and cost‑effective regional lift. It typically ranges about 900–1,200 nm depending on load and reserves, and usually seats up to 9 passengers (or carries comparable cargo). The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel at high speed and comfort. It offers about 7,500 nm of range and typically carries around 12–19 passengers in executive configurations, with higher maximum seating in airline‑style layouts.

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