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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business jets. The H225 is a heavy, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport and search-and-rescue; it generally carries around 16–19 passengers (high-density seating can be higher) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 400–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter aimed at utility and training roles; it typically seats 4–5 occupants and has a range of roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for short-to-medium missions; it commonly seats about 7–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range depending on conditions and configuration. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet; it can be configured for roughly 10–19 passengers and is designed for intercontinental range around 7,500 nautical miles, making it the clear leader in distance and cabin size among the four.

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