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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets. The H225 is a heavy, long-range rotorcraft typically used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility missions; it can carry roughly 16–24 passengers depending on configuration, with practical range on the order of about 500–700 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and general utility work; it typically seats up to 5 and has a much shorter range, roughly around 200–300 nautical miles. Among the jets, the Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range business jet generally arranged for about 13 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and can fly roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra-long-range flagship business jet, typically configured for about 13–19 passengers, with a published range around 7,500 nautical miles, making it the clear leader for intercontinental missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 20.87—
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Flight RulesIFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstream
Aircraft NameH225G700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4547500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—
Max Cabin Seats2819
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929—
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew24
Total Seats2116
Max Cabin Seats2819
Standard Cabin Seats1912
Crew Rest—Optional
Jump Seat—Yes
Galley Location—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700
Fuel TypeJetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition
Horsepower2100—
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—
Thrust (lbs)—18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—
Wingspan (ft)—103
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—8.2
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25
Cabin Length (ft)—56.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195