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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer are helicopters optimized for vertical lift and short-to-medium missions, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets aimed at fast point-to-point travel. The H225 typically carries around 16–19 passengers (higher in high-density layouts) with a practical range on the order of roughly 450–600 nautical miles, depending on payload and reserves. The MD 902 is smaller, commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers, with a typical range around 300–400 nautical miles. Moving to jets, the Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet generally seating about 13 passengers (often up to 19 in some configurations) and offers intercontinental capability around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of the category, with typical seating for about 13–19 passengers and ultra-long-range performance around 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs that the Legacy 650E cannot match.

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