Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business aircraft; it is optimized for vertical lift missions such as offshore transport and search and rescue, typically carrying roughly 16–24 passengers depending on configuration, with a practical range around 400–500 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large business jet (super‑midsize/large‑cabin) built for long corporate trips, usually seating about 13–14 passengers, with range on the order of 3,900 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet designed for intercontinental missions, generally configured for about 13–19 passengers, with a range around 7,500 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize “super versatile jet” aimed at short‑to‑medium missions and rough/short runway access; it typically carries 6–10 passengers, with range roughly 2,000 nautical miles. Overall, the G700 leads in range and cabin scale, the Legacy 650E offers long range with a smaller footprint, the PC‑24 emphasizes access and flexibility, and the H225 trades speed and range for VTOL capability.
| Spec | AIRBUS H225 | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 20.87 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Airbus Helicopters | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | H225 | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 454 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.99 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 11929 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 2,963 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | EFIS | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 142 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 29,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 21 | 16 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 28 | 19 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 19 | 12 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | Makila 2A1 | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | JetFuel | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 3500 | On Condition | 5000 |
| Horsepower | 2100 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 684 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18250 | 3435 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 23 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 63.4 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 16.3 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | 53.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 547 | — | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 103 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 56.9 | 23 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 17 |