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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 is a long‑range, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at vertical‑lift missions rather than point‑to‑point jet travel. It typically carries roughly 19 passengers (in high‑density seating) and offers a practical range on the order of about 450–550 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, making it best for offshore, SAR, and short regional hops where runway access is limited. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in the “heavy” class, optimized for comfortable long trips with a typical executive load around 13 passengers (often up to 14). Its range is about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental and some transatlantic missions. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the ultra‑long‑range category, offering the longest reach and the most spacious cabin of the three. It typically seats about 13–19 passengers depending on configuration and has an advertised range around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop routes.

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 RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / 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