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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets, so their strengths differ sharply. The H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility roles; it typically carries around 19 passengers and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range depending on load and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to private, training, and light utility flying; it generally seats 4–5 occupants and has a range on the order of 300–350 nautical miles. The Falcon 8X is a tri‑jet business aircraft focused on efficiency and field performance with intercontinental reach; it usually accommodates about 12–16 passengers and can fly roughly 6,450 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a large‑cabin ultra‑long‑range jet emphasizing space and speed; typical seating is about 13–19 passengers with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. Overall, the jets dominate range and cruise speed, while the helicopters trade that for vertical access and low‑speed mission flexibility.

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