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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters optimized for vertical lift missions, while the Gulfstream G700 is a long‑range business jet designed for high‑speed, point‑to‑point travel between airports. In range, the G700 is in a different class, capable of intercontinental distances on the order of roughly 7,000–7,500 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The H225 and AW189 have helicopter ranges typically in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile to around ~500–700 nautical mile class (mission profile, payload, and fuel fit dependent), making them better suited to offshore, SAR, utility, and regional shuttle roles rather than nonstop transoceanic travel. For passenger capacity, the G700 commonly seats around 13–19 in executive layouts, with maximum configurations higher, whereas the H225 is a larger‑cabin helicopter that can carry roughly 19 passengers in typical transport seating, and the AW189 generally carries fewer, commonly around 16–19 depending on layout. Overall, choose the G700 for speed and very long range, and the H225 or AW189 when vertical access and hoist/offshore capability matter more than distance.

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats211621
Flight RulesIFR—IFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft NameH225G700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4547500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats281919
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)11929——
Standard Cabin Seats191219
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew241
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 700CT7-2E1
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition4000
Horsepower2100—1983
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684——
Thrust (lbs)—18250—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.957.8
Overall Height (ft)16.325.416.6
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—395
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)——85