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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Enstrom 480B are helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, so their strengths diverge quickly. The H225 is a large, long‑range twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility missions; it typically carries roughly 16–19 passengers in transport layouts and offers on the order of 450–550 nautical miles of range depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light piston helicopter aimed at training and private utility use; it generally seats about five people and has a much shorter range, roughly 250–350 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet built for intercontinental travel; it commonly carries 12–19 passengers (up to about 19 in typical executive layouts) and reaches roughly 7,500 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility and shorter-field capability; it usually carries 6–10 passengers in executive use (with higher-density options) and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Flight RulesIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameH225G700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats281910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119296680
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
Total Seats21166
Max Cabin Seats281910
Standard Cabin Seats19126
Crew RestOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo DoorYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition5000
Horsepower2100
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Thrust (lbs)182503435
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.952.2
Overall Height (ft)16.325.417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)10355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)8.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)56.923
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)19590
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17