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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700

The Airbus H225 and the Gulfstream G700 serve very different missions. The H225 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter designed for vertical lift operations such as offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility roles, making it valuable where runways are unavailable and point‑to‑point access is needed. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high‑speed intercontinental travel between airports, prioritizing cabin comfort, altitude capability, and cruise efficiency. In range, the G700 is dramatically longer‑legged, with a published range of about 7,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights like New York to Dubai under typical conditions. The H225’s range is much shorter, generally on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and fuel configuration, reflecting the different physics and mission profile of helicopters. Passenger capacity also differs by configuration. An H225 can be outfitted to carry roughly 19 passengers in a high‑density transport layout, while the G700 typically carries fewer, commonly around 10 to 19 in executive seating, with the emphasis on space and amenities rather than maximum seats.

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