Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters, optimized for vertical lift and short-range missions, while the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility airplane and the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range ultra‑long‑haul business jet. In range, the G700 is in a different class, typically around 7,500 nautical miles, suited to intercontinental flights. The Grand Caravan EX is midrange for regional utility work, roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The H225 is a long‑range helicopter, commonly around 450–700 nautical miles depending on configuration, while the 902 Explorer is shorter‑range, roughly 300–400 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the G700 typically carries about 10–19 in executive layouts, the Grand Caravan EX up to about 14 passengers, the H225 can seat roughly 19 (or more depending on layout and mission equipment), and the 902 Explorer is generally a smaller cabin helicopter, commonly configured around 6–8 passengers.