Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus H225 is a large twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business aircraft. It typically carries around 19 passengers in a high‑density configuration (fewer in VIP layouts) and has a practical mission range on the order of roughly 400–500 nautical miles, trading speed and range for vertical lift and access to remote or confined sites. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering about 5,900–6,450 nautical miles of range (depending on configuration and reserves) and usually seating 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet aimed at maximum cabin size and performance, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles and typical seating roughly 12–19 passengers, depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It generally seats about 6–10 passengers and has a range around 2,000–2,300 nautical miles, positioning it well below the 8X and G700 for distance but ahead of the H225 for point‑to‑point speed and range.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 7.66 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 8X | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6450 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW307D | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 18250 | 3435 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 1695 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 42.7 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |