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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Gulfstream G700 are fixed‑wing business jets, so they differ sharply in mission. The H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore transport and SAR, offering roughly 19 passenger seats in an airline-style layout and a range on the order of about 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter aimed at utility and private use, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet designed for intercontinental travel with a typical executive load of about 13–14 passengers and a range around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range flagship business jet, commonly seating around 13–19 passengers, with a range roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions far beyond the Legacy 650E and well beyond either helicopter.

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