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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range heavy helicopter rather than a business jet, typically used for offshore and utility missions. Its practical range is much shorter than the jets (roughly around 500–700 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves), and it generally carries about 16–24 passengers in high‑density layouts, with far fewer in VIP configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range trijet business jet, offering about 6,450 nautical miles of range and usually seating 12–16 passengers in a typical executive cabin, with higher maximums possible. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range business jet, with roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for about 13 passengers, with a typical maximum around the mid‑teens. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and typically accommodates 12–19 passengers depending on layout, making it the longest‑range and generally most spacious option among the jets listed.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66
Min Crew224
Total Seats211716
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameH2258XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)45464507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats281619
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1192936900
Standard Cabin Seats191412
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Min Crew224
Total Seats211716
Max Cabin Seats281619
Standard Cabin Seats191412
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines232
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.326.125.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor