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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets. In category terms, the H225 is a heavy‑class rotorcraft designed for offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions; the AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter optimized for similar roles with slightly smaller overall capacity. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet suited to intercontinental business travel, and the G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship jet aimed at the longest nonstop missions. For range, the helicopters are typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class depending on payload and reserves, with the H225 generally offering longer endurance than the AW189 in comparable configurations. The Legacy 650E is roughly in the 3,900–4,000 nm range, enabling many transoceanic routes, while the G700 extends to about 7,500 nm, reaching true global city pairs. Passenger capacity also differs: the H225 can carry around 19 passengers in high‑density layouts, the AW189 commonly seats about 16–19, the Legacy 650E typically seats 13–14, and the G700 is usually configured for about 13–19 depending on cabin layout.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats211621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929——
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats211621
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Crew Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower2100—1983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.957.8
Overall Height (ft)16.325.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—395
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—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85