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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 16 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 8X | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6450 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 16 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW307D | Pearl 700 |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 18250 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 1695 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 42.7 | 56.9 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |