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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S‑92 are large twin‑engine helicopters typically used for offshore transport and SAR/utility missions. They sit in the rotary‑wing category with ranges generally in the roughly 500–600+ nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and they commonly carry about 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating (often fewer in VIP or missionized layouts). The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet optimized for short to medium missions. It offers transcontinental‑style range for its class, around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, and is usually configured for about 8–9 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel. It has the greatest range of the four, about 7,500 nautical miles, and typically seats around 13–19 passengers depending on cabin layout. Overall, the helicopters trade speed and range for vertical‑lift access and flexible point‑to‑point operations, while the jets prioritize higher cruise speed and longer nonstop reach.

SpecAIRBUS H225Cessna Citation XLS+Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 5.34$ 19.79
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21101621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersCessna CitationGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225XLS+G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45419067500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.67$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats2891919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192975407417
Standard Cabin Seats1981219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 2,303$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142430516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$15,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21101621
Max Cabin Seats2891919
Standard Cabin Seats1981219
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW545CPearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)35005000On Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines2221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)411918250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.452.5109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.317.225.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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)80140
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10195