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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Airbus H225 and Robinson R66 are helicopters, while the Enstrom 480B is also a helicopter but in a lighter, simpler class; the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet. In category, the H225 is a heavy, twin‑engine utility helicopter designed for offshore transport, search and rescue, and high‑payload missions. The Enstrom 480B is a light, piston‑engine helicopter typically used for training, patrol, and utility work. The Robinson R66 is a light, turbine helicopter positioned for personal and light commercial use. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range jet category for intercontinental corporate travel. In range, the G700 is by far the longest‑legged, capable of flying thousands of nautical miles nonstop, while the helicopters are generally suited to regional legs measured in a few hundred nautical miles, with the H225 typically offering the greatest helicopter range and endurance among the three rotorcraft. In passenger capacity, the G700 generally carries the most in comfort (often around a dozen or more), the H225 can seat the most people in a high‑density layout, and the Enstrom 480B and R66 are much smaller, typically carrying about five occupants.

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