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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range heavy helicopter designed for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue. Compared with the two business jets, its range is much shorter, typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and passenger capacity is often higher in a high‑density cabin (commonly around the high teens to mid‑20s) because it is optimized for utility seating rather than executive layouts. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range business jet focused on efficiency and flexible cabin configurations. It typically offers seating for about 12–16 passengers in executive arrangements and has intercontinental range around 6,000+ nautical miles, making it suitable for nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the large‑cabin business jet category, prioritizing space and speed with very long legs. It generally carries a similar number of passengers in executive service (often 12–16, with higher maximum seating possible) and delivers roughly 7,000+ nautical miles of range, enabling longer nonstop missions than the 8X in many profiles.

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