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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Airbus H225, Enstrom 480B, and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters, while the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet. For range, the G700 is in a different class, spanning roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop intercontinental missions. The H225 and S-92 are long‑range, medium/heavy transport helicopters typically suited to offshore and utility work, with practical ranges generally in the 450–550 nautical mile neighborhood depending on payload, reserves, and configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter with a much shorter reach, commonly around 200–300 nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the G700 typically seats a private-jet cabin load (often about 10–19 depending on layout), the H225 and S-92 usually carry larger groups for helicopter operations (often around 16–19 in offshore-style seating, with higher limits in some configurations), and the Enstrom 480B is much smaller, usually accommodating about 4–5 people including the pilot.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats211621
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft NameH225G700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119297417
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew242
Total Seats211621
Max Cabin Seats281919
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Crew RestOptional
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower21002520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684760
Thrust (lbs)18250
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.9
Overall Height (ft)16.325.417.8
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547775
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
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140