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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range, heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density transport layout (often fewer in VIP or offshore configurations) and has a practical range on the order of roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on mission equipment, reserves, and payload. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at short‑to‑medium missions. It commonly seats 7–9 passengers in a typical executive cabin and offers about 1,800–2,100 nautical miles of range depending on assumptions. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet. It is designed for high‑comfort intercontinental travel, typically accommodating about 13–16 passengers (with higher maximum layouts possible) and reaching roughly 7,000+ nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned for versatility, including operations from shorter or less‑prepared runways. It generally seats 6–10 passengers and has a range typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, mission dependent.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2110166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225XLS+G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454190675002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2891910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1192975406680
Standard Cabin Seats198126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2241
Total Seats2110166
Max Cabin Seats2891910
Standard Cabin Seats198126
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoOptionalNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000On Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)4119182503435
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.5109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.317.225.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)56.310355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.58.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)5.76.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)18.556.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1019590