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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Cessna Citation XLS+ and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business jets, so their strengths differ sharply. The H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; it typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers and offers a medium range on the order of about 400–500 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to training and short private flights; it usually seats about 4–5 people with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional trips; it generally carries about 8–9 passengers with a range near 2,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet aimed at intercontinental travel; it commonly accommodates around 13–19 passengers depending on cabin configuration and can fly roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, far exceeding the others in range.

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
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatNoYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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 RatingISA + 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