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.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | $ 7.66 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | 8X | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 6450 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | 36900 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | $ 3,805 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — | JetFuel |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — | 2520 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — | 760 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 80.2 | 109.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 140 |