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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for vertical lift missions rather than long cruise. Its practical range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (often around 500–600 nm depending on payload and reserves), and passenger capacity is commonly in the low‑to‑mid teens in an executive or utility layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers roughly 6,400 nm of range and usually seats about 12–16 passengers in typical corporate configurations, with more possible depending on layout. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter, suited to short‑range travel, training, and utility work. Range is generally a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–400 nm), and it typically carries 4–5 people including the pilot. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, ultra‑large‑cabin business jet aimed at premium nonstop missions. It is rated around 7,500 nm of range and commonly accommodates about 13–19 passengers, with high flexibility for luxury cabin zones.

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