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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Airbus H225 and MD Helicopters 902 Explorer are helicopters aimed at vertical-lift missions, while the Enstrom 480B is a smaller utility helicopter, and the Gulfstream G700 is a long-range business jet. In category, the H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter often used for offshore transport and search-and-rescue; the 902 Explorer is a light twin with a fenestron tail, common in law enforcement and corporate shuttle roles; the Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter suited to training, patrol, and short utility work; the G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet designed for intercontinental business travel. In range, the G700 is far ahead at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic routes; the H225 is typically in the ~450–500 nautical mile class; the 902 Explorer is shorter at roughly ~300–350 nautical miles; and the 480B is in a similar short-range band around ~300 nautical miles. In passenger capacity, the G700 typically carries 10–19, the H225 can seat up to about 19, the 902 Explorer around 7–8, and the 480B about 4–5.

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