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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet, typically used for offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Its practical range is roughly a few hundred nautical miles (around 500–700 nm depending on fit and reserves) and it commonly carries around 19 passengers in high‑density seating (fewer in VIP layouts). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet suited to regional and transcontinental missions, with about 2,000 nm of range and usually 7–9 passengers in typical executive configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, generally offering about 6,450 nm of range and carrying roughly 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range business jets, with about 7,500 nm of range and typical seating around 13–19 passengers, emphasizing spacious multi‑zone cabins. Overall, the H225 prioritizes vertical lift and mission utility, the XLS+ targets efficient midsize jet travel, and the 8X and G700 dominate long‑haul range and cabin comfort, with the G700 generally leading on range and cabin volume.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit2223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 7.66—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21101716
Flight RulesIFR———
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225XLS+8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)454190664507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.64—
Max Cabin Seats2891619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929754036900—
Standard Cabin Seats1981412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 3,805—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2232
Min Crew2224
Total Seats21101716
Max Cabin Seats2891619
Standard Cabin Seats1981412
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—NoNoOptional
Jump Seat—NoYesYes
Galley Location—FWDFWDFWD
Lavatory Location—AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.310.2—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyGalley—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2523029200—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——3900—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)35005000On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100———
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 10ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)—4119672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.580.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.317.226.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—1695—
Wingspan (ft)—56.386.3103
Aisle Step (ft)—0.7—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—5.57.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)—5.76.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)—18.542.756.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.96.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.329.2—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—80——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—10140195