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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility missions. Both trade speed and range for vertical lift and cabin flexibility. The H225 is the larger/heavier category, typically carrying more people and payload, with seating commonly around 16–19 passengers and a practical range often in the ~450–650 nm class depending on fit. The AW189 is a medium twin, usually configured around 12–16 passengers, with range commonly ~400–500 nm. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It sits in a higher category than the others for speed and range, with published range around 7,500 nm, and typical executive seating roughly 10–19 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned below the G700, optimized for versatility and shorter runways. Its range is typically around ~2,000 nm (mission dependent), with passenger capacity commonly 6–10 in executive layouts (up to about 11).

SpecAIRBUS H225Gulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 20.87—$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew2411
Total Seats2116216
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersGulfstreamLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameH225G700AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45475006512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99—$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats28191910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929——6680
Standard Cabin Seats1912196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963—$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats2116216
Max Cabin Seats28191910
Standard Cabin Seats1912196
Crew Rest—Optional—No
Jump Seat—Yes—No
Galley Location—FWD—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—FWD
Lavatory———1 Enclosed Flushing
Cargo Door———Yes
Cabin Pressure (psi)———9.3
Galley / Refreshment———Optional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———23500
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelMakila 2A1Pearl 700CT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel—JetFuel—
TBO (hrs)3500On Condition40005000
Horsepower2100—1983—
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Thrust (lbs)—18250—3435
Flat Rating———ISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4109.957.852.2
Overall Height (ft)16.325.416.617.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547—395—
Wingspan (ft)—103—55.8
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—8.2—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)—56.9—23
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—195—90
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———17