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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 RulesIFR—IFR
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)11929—7417
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 Rest—Optional—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-8A
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower2100—2520
No. of Engines221
Fuel Capacity (gal)684—760
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)547—775
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