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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine heavy helicopters designed for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel. In range, the jets are in a different class: the Falcon 8X is typically around 6,450 nautical miles, and the G700 about 7,750 nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic routes. The helicopters have much shorter endurance by comparison, generally a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves; the H225 is often cited around 450–500 nautical miles, and the S-92 around 500+ nautical miles in similar configurations. Passenger capacity also differs by mission: the Falcon 8X typically seats about 12–16 in executive layouts, and the G700 commonly 13–19. The H225 can carry roughly 19 passengers (with higher-density seating possible), while the S-92 is commonly configured for about 19, with some layouts up to around 20.

SpecAIRBUS H225Dassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21171621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersDassault FalconGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameH2258XG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45464507500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats28161919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929369007417
Standard Cabin Seats19141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$ 62,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Min Crew2242
Total Seats21171621
Max Cabin Seats28161919
Standard Cabin Seats19141219
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PW307DPearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines2321
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.480.2109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.326.125.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)5471695775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140