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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
Lavatory—2 Enclosed Flushing—
Crew Rest—NoOptional
Jump Seat—YesYes
Galley Location—FWDFWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)—10.2—
Galley / Refreshment—Galley—
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 Rating—ISA + 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